Most people think romanticism is all about love and marriage. However, romanticism is actually a movement that involves our immersion in nature and beauty in the world around us. Is romanticism alive today? I honestly don't think it is because everyone has forgotten the basic principles behind it. Everything with technology has made the world lose connection with reality. They are all stuck in a bubble that just revolves around what the world with technology sees. Also, with all the new technology nowadays it makes it hard to actually see romanticism in today's society. With people being on their phones all day and not realizing what is around them; they forget the true meaning of beauty and nature. In today's society, all anyone cares about is how many likes a post gets, how many followers they have, all of their snap chat streaks, etc. What everyone sees online is different from the real perspective of beauty and nature so no one knows the right definition of romanticism. Technology stops us from trying to explore more of nature and beauty and the imagination of it all.
Good point! But I like to think of all the good technology has done us in both revealing and aiding our affinity for nature. For example, advancements in photography and videography have helped us capture nature and view it in other settings. I can see the Grand Canyon or Mount Everest or the Amazon Rainforest all from my home without travel expenses! That kind of accessibility to natural landmarks and everyday nature is nice for people of lower incomes or who live in urban environments.
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