It is undeniable that with the advance of medical care and technology, people now are living longer and the life expectancy is steadily increasing. I strongly believe that this trend has both positive and negative effects on society.
It is true that many people now live in societies where consumer commodities have become reasonably priced while this may have several drawbacks, I believe that overall the benefits are more significant.
Most cultures value the concept of pursuing knowledge. In the 21st century, we now have many more options on how and where to find that knowledge. Let’s say you are a French national. You can apply to do an economics degree in the USA. An American citizen can take a course in linguistics in France. Most universities across the world have a lot of foreign students.