“Never before has a generation so diligently recorded themselves accomplishing so little”

“Never before has a generation so diligently recorded themselves accomplishing so little” (or “Never has a generation so diligently recorded itself accomplishing so little”) is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying refers to selfies and social media.
 
   
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Zakia Dimassi, MD, MHPE, CHSE
@ZakiaDimassiMD
“Never before has a generation so diligently documented/recorded themselves accomplishing so little.”
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12:16 PM · Jun 29, 2023
 
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M. N. Jay
@m_n_jay
NEVER HAS A GENERATION SO DILIGENTLY RECORDED ITSELF ACCOMPLISHING SO LITTLE.
7:51 AM · Mar 28, 2025

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