The passage discusses the blurred nature of reminiscing about the "good old days" compared to modern times. While older generations nostalgically recall a slower paced past without internet, the author argues life today is vastly different and improved with near-instant access to information, communication through technology, and an always-connected world. The internet has revolutionized society and made networking, learning, and sharing information much easier compared to relying on in-person interactions, mail, and libraries of the past.