Baby Boomers (born roughly 1946–1964) — especially those born in the mid-1950s to early 1960s — have witnessed the most dramatic arc of technological change over a lifetime, from pre-digital to post-digital society.

1. Born into an Analog World

• Black-and-white TV with 3 channels.
• No microwave ovens, calculators, or home air conditioning.
• Most transportation was mechanical — no GPS, No Power Steering, ABS brakes, or automatic transmissions in most cars.

2. Lived Through the Digital Revolution

• Saw the birth of computers (mainframes → desktops → laptops → smartphones).
• Witnessed the entire Internet era from dial-up to fiber optics.
• First to use remote controls, VCRs, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, and now streaming and cloud services.
• Lived through the rise of AI, machine learning, and robotics — from science fiction to reality.

3. Experienced a Medical and Scientific Leap

• From polio vaccines to mRNA COVID vaccines.
• Saw the mapping of the human genome, the rise of IVF, and CRISPR gene editing.
• Saw space exploration evolve: Moon landings, space shuttles, Mars rovers, private spaceflight, and telescopes like Hubble and James Webb.

And we’re not done yet!