Does it matter if we lose “touch” with the zeitgeist of the moment? Does it matter if we miss out on current trends, viral tweets, or formative internet culture happening right this moment?
The effort and time required to stay plugged into every angle, element, and aspect of the prevailing moods and trends of the internet landscape is a full-time job.
Maybe we all “lose touch,” not because we can’t be cool anymore, but because we realize there is more value and fulfillment in life when we spend our time working and building something for our future.
Having a working knowledge of memes, internet culture, up-to-the-moment news, and sports probably means a lot of time is being wasted consuming rather than creating.