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I've been thinking about how tech is inevitably changing what it means to be a "gentleman" in the 21st century. It's not just about manners and suits anymore, is it?
I see things like curated AI news feeds replacing the need for multiple newspapers, giving more time for focused thoght and deeper conversations. Online resources and communities are also lowering the barrier to entry for traditionally "gentlemanly" skills. Learning about wine, classic cocktails, or even bespoke tailoring is far more accessible than it used to be. Instead of needing a personal mentor, you can find almost anything online.
But then I wonder if we lose something in translation. Is there a value to the analog experiences, the face-to-face mentorship, that digital replacements can't replicate? Are we becoming more informed, yet somehow less connected to the traditions and nuances that defined the gentleman of the past? What aspects of a modern gentleman’s lifestyle would you argue are now irrevocably tied to tech?