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An illustration in a 3x3 grid showing a timeline of technology and culture from the 1980s to the 2020s.

An illustration in a 3x3 grid showing a timeline of technology and culture from the 1980s to the 2020s.
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The 1980s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s show a progression from analog/early digital (80s) to internet explosion (2000s), social media dominance/nostalgia (2010s), and now immersive digital life with deeper online integration, reflecting massive tech shifts from bulky phones to smartphones, major cultural shifts from Cold War optimism to digital connectivity, and ongoing political/social changes, with each decade building on the last's tech but offering distinct vibes—80s bright/bold, 2000s Y2K/Reality TV, 2010s influencer/streaming, 2020s digital-native, meme-heavy, and often polarized. 1980s: The Dawn of Digital & Bold Style Tech: IBM PC, early Mac, analog boomboxes, Walkmans, VHS, pre-ubiquitous internet. Culture: Big hair, neon colors, synth-pop, action films, Cold War themes, materialism, MTV. Vibe: Optimistic, futuristic, high energy, distinct "look". 2000s (Noughties): The Internet Takes Hold Tech: Widespread internet, dial-up to broadband, early social media (MySpace), flip phones, iPods, reality TV. Culture: Y2K, pop stars (Britney), emo/pop-punk, post-9/11 shifts, athletic wear as fashion (tracksuits). Vibe: Transitioning from physical media to digital, foundational to online life. 2010s (The Teens): Social Media & Streaming Era Tech: Smartphones dominate, streaming (Netflix, YouTube), app ecosystem, ubiquitous Wi-Fi, data-driven. Culture: Social justice movements, influencer culture, 80s/90s nostalgia revival (Stranger Things, Vaporwave), EDM, memes. Vibe: See more

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