Why People Think They’re “Born in the Wrong Era”

I used to be one of them, but here’s how my thinking has shifted.

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“I don’t just feel like I was born in the wrong generation, but in completely the wrong era!” This type of statement, whether from a dreamy teenager, an enthusiastic reenactor, or a quirky bookish sort of person is not uncommon. Usually, the statement is followed up with a…