15 Things Society Should Thank Boomers for

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Over 20.58% of the US popular are baby boomers (born between the end of world war II and the mid-1960s). This generation has had a massive impact on our society, making significant contributions for which we should thank them. Today’s article will discuss 15 things we should thank boomers for. Let’s dive right in!

1. Ended the Cold War

The baby boomer generation played a significant role in the political and social shifts that contributed to the end of the Cold War, reducing global tensions and promoting peace.

2. Built a Network of Communications

The efforts and innovations of baby boomers facilitated the expansion of telecommunications and the establishment of global communication networks.

3. Significant Impact on Personal Computers

Baby boomers like Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Bill Gates were instrumental in creating first-generation personal computers, paving the way for the technological revolution. The personal computer has become a fundamental technology that has made a lot of things possible.

4. Pioneered Rock ‘n’ Roll

While not all rock pioneers were boomers themselves, the generation embraced and popularized rock ‘n’ roll, turning it into a cultural revolution.

5. Invented the Internet

Baby boomers played a vital role in the development and proliferation of the Internet, transforming how people connect, communicate, and access information. This generation had a significant role in building more of the foundation technologies and protocols of the Internet.

6. Turned Movies into Cultural Events

With their groundbreaking work, boomer filmmakers such as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg elevated movies into cultural events.

7. Fought for Gender Equality

Baby Boomers helped drive the women’s liberation movement, making significant strides toward gender equality and feminism in popular culture. It was during this generation that women’s empowerment was popularized.

8. Protested Unfair Wars

Baby boomers were at the forefront of protesting and challenging unjust wars, particularly the US involvement in the Vietnam War.

9. Kick-Started Environmental Activism

This generation played a vital role in raising awareness about environmental issues and laying the foundation for modern ecological activism.

10. Created First-Generation Video Games

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Baby boomers contributed to the development of the earliest video games, setting the stage for today’s booming video game industry.

11. Made Drivers Safer

Even though seat belts were created before the baby boomers, this generation made them popular on the road. This helped improve road safety and reduce the severity of injuries in car accidents.

12. Reduced Stigma Around Divorce

Baby boomers contributed to changing societal attitudes toward divorce, emphasizing the importance of mutual happiness and fulfillment in marriage.

13. Increased Life Expectancy

Advances in healthcare and medical innovations championed by baby boomers led to a substantial increase in life expectancy, benefiting future generations.

14. Invented DNA Fingerprinting

Baby boomers played a role in the development of DNA fingerprinting, revolutionizing forensic science and law enforcement.

15. Invented Portable Dialysis Machine

Innovators like Dean Kamen, a baby boomer, developed medical technologies like the portable dialysis machine, enhancing the quality of life for patients with kidney disease worldwide.