With the rapid development of the world as a whole, it is easy to speculate that humanity's overall life quality in the current times is superior to that of the past. Technology has enabled us to live life to the fullest extent, with convenient smart devices facilitating us with every aspect of growth. However, this doesn't come free of problems, causing a significant crowd to argue that life was inherently better in the past. This essay will evaluate the issue above, as well as give a personal opinion on the matter.