How to prove its worse now

Current productivity and economic data indicate significant challenges, especially across generations, with millennials facing more difficulties than previous generations like the boomers. The evaluation of scientific progress is increasingly complicated due to an overwhelming amount of knowledge and extreme hyper-specialization within various fields. Experts in specialized areas tend to assert their advancements, yet the general perception of progress feels lacking. This hyper-specialization poses a risk, as it creates an environment where evaluating true progress becomes difficult, potentially allowing misinformation to proliferate. A historical comparison shows that earlier generations had a more comprehensive understanding of knowledge domains, contrasting sharply with the current state, where only narrow subsets of experts operate with little accountability. Hence, the political implications of this specialization should instill skepticism about the validity and reliability of scientific claims.