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Education
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

African proverb: "When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground" - and in a world that worships youth, we're burning more libraries than ever - Silicon Canals

Experience and wisdom from older generations are undervalued and lost in a society favoring quick, superficial knowledge.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 things every boomer kid knew how to do by age 12 that most adults today would need to Google - Silicon Canals

Last weekend, I was visiting a friend when his teenage son asked how to address an envelope. Not how to write a formal letter, mind you, just the basic mechanics of where to put the return address. It struck me that what seemed like essential knowledge when I was growing up has become almost arcane wisdom in the digital age.
Digital life
Remodel
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 things people over 60 still consider common sense that younger generations were never taught - Silicon Canals

Basic practical repair and maintenance skills save money, reduce waste, and increase self-sufficiency compared with disposable replacement habits.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

African proverb: "when an old person dies, a library burns down" - psychology says the generation now in their 70s and 80s carries these 7 types of irreplaceable knowledge that will vanish within a decade if nobody asks for it - Silicon Canals

Older generations hold irreplaceable practical wisdom across relationships, skills, resilience, and everyday problem-solving that risks disappearing within about a decade.
Everyday cooking
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

People Are Sharing The Everyday Skills They're Convinced Most Adults Never Learned

Many adults lack basic life skills—like cooking, reading social cues, and self-care—that are essential for independent functioning and social connection.
Education
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago

AI leads parents to change their careers advice to children | Computer Weekly

Parents are shifting advice toward practical, hands-on skills and soft skills to protect children's employability as AI reshapes career opportunities.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

25 Things I've Learned About Adulting

Prioritize self-worth, creativity, movement, letting go, diverse friendships, curiosity, and practical skills to navigate adult life successfully.
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