Me Generation

The following was posted in response to a NYT piece on the narcissism of the "Me Generation." Worth repeating. (Other posts said the whole idea of generational narcissism is just Baby Boomer projection.)

I feel growing up my parents and teachers spoke about historical leaders and statesmen and their virtues and ability to take stance and positions. However, nowadays it seems that the role models are dictated by Fortune;s list of the weathiest persons and the excesses of the uber-rich. We, as a society whether it be in developing countries, or the Western world glorify triumph and materialistic self wealth over trials and tribulations overcome far more than we recognize selfless contributions to those who make an impact in the life of the less fortunate. Over the last two decades, primarily due to the globalization of media and technology making - Andy Warhol's comment '15 minutes of fame' has been proven true time and time again. Thus, I feel its the environment, society and culture that has made today's youth (I am guilty of it myself) narcissistic and the luxury of everyone maintaining their individuality has transgressed into narcissism.