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This paper discusses living in the 1980s. This decade was chosen for discussion as technology had not yet exploded into what it has become today. The writer notes that more human interactions were encouraged since there were less ways to communicate. People had to call land lines or actually go to one another's homes in order to interact. There were still many modern conveniences available in this period.

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"If I were to choose a decade to live in as a college student, I would unquestionably choose the 1980's. This time period was incredibly captivating being that it was just on the cusp of the "technology revolution". Those who remember the era know that cellular phones were only just a practical device and computers were still outlandish luxuries that were used primarily by the government. Cable television was much different and DVDs did not exist. The vehicles that everyone drove had some modern comforts without modern distractions. It was a simpler time that had many of today's conveniences but required more gracious ..."

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