TO FIRST BREATH- Not only were things easier, I think we all got more exercise as well, if you get my drift. Shopping , going to flea markets , yard sales, good reasons to take strolls etc etc. Communication with people, possibly less as well then it used to be in visual form or touch.
confirmation bias. Not exclusive to just the internet but seems more common. This forum and people that are convinced there are no more themes in filmmusic comes to mind