People spoke with word pictured metaphor, that the simple people could understand, and relate to. Education was not widely available, but was taught by teachers that had no bargaining back up unions, were driven by dedication, and were not afraid to correct, and discipline.The only high-tech gadget they had was a typewriter, and perhaps a slide rule. I am so weary hearing someone say ” You know what I mean ” at the conclusion of every subject point! It would be a good thing, if all systems became unreliable to the level that would force us to stand up and take control of our own destiny, and break away from government run education, that is based on false assumptions, and geared to indoctrination.