Anticipation in an Age of Anxiety

Anticipate : guess or be aware of (what will happen) and take action in order to be prepared Anxiety : a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come From generation to the next, the human has harnessed more and more God-like skills , and continues striving for more. With the onset of technology and the internet, our expectations has skyrocketed. There is this aura of anticipation that it brings. We watch news and we are able to predict the weather, or the next president, the next concert, the next covid-stricken area, the next best hair product, the next phone, ...it’s always about what's coming next, but with improved benefits. We are an excitable and anxious generation, living in a fast world and always looking forward to the next big thing. 'One time on twitter, I heard Ariana was pregnant, so I got pregnant so we could be pregnant at the same time... Turns out it was just a rumour.' Lyric from popstar Ariana Grande's song 'Thank you, next.' How much of this is actually true in my life? How much of me am I losing every day by following what others are doing? or what others expect? How much of the internet is beneficial, and how much is detrimental? What do I do to reclaim my self identity in an age that has already set up an expected profile for me?