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The world is never the same place as it was the day before. Whether we're talking about environmental, societal, or other changes, it always keeps evolving.

So when Reddit user Firewire64 made a post on the platform, asking its users to name the things that are slowly phasing out in 2022, they received a lot of interesting insights.

We often miss prolonged, subtle processes. Having an opportunity to discuss them, even if it's online, can allow us glimpses into the direction we're all heading. So continue scrolling and check out the answers to Firewire64's question.

#1

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Women’s’ rights

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Lauren S
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I don’t understand why this is downvoted either… do people not think women’s rights are in jeopardy? I mean, if they don’t live in the US maybe nothing has changed in their world so this doesn’t impact them. Being American, Roe v Wade being overturned is terrifying to me.

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    #2

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Affordable food at the grocery store. It’s fine, it’s not like I need food to survive.

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    Icy_Question_4977
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ikr! Like everything is 10x more expensive nowadays

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    #3

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Biomass and Biodiversity.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should higher! We need this to survive!

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    #4

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Privacy

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    Icy_Question_4977
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. In china, everything you do once you set foot out of ur home is recorded.

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    #5

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Affordable homes

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    #6

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Social acceptance for cigarette smoking in public. Like the old-fashioned light-them-on-fire tobacco smokes. I go all over for work, and it’s a noticeable event if someone smells like smoke. No buildings seem to have smoking areas anymore, even the butt cans are rare sightings. Can you even imagine someone lighting up *inside a restaurant*? People still do it, but they almost have to hide it, only smoking at home or in their cars or vaping while out and about. When you come out of a store and you smell cigarette smoke, it’s noticeable because it’s not always there. The difference from 10 years ago is huge. 20 years ago this would be unimaginable.

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am severely asthmatic and if I have to walk through some employee's cigarette smoke to enter a business, I turn around and take my business elsewhere. Not worth it.

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    #8

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear NFTs And I hope they continue to fall in popularity because honestly they weren’t even popular to begin with, just a fad peddled by the rich.

    HippieWitchyWoods , pinguino k Report

    Chich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a 'stupid tax' if ever there was one.

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    #9

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Airbnb

    whataboutschmeee , Andrea Davis Report

    Chich
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just stayed in this thing, - hotel they are calling it. Didn't have to take the garbage out, strip the room, pay a "cleaning" fee or feed anyone's cat. Hope they catch on.

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    #10

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Attention spans

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    Mohsie Supposie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say that again... I got distracted at "Att..."

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    #11

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Faith in the future of humanity

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    Lesedi Tenyane
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree. I come on boardpanda on a regular basis and I find my faith in humanity restored regularly

    Hotdogking
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to think that way, but after the midterms in America I’m starting to have a bit more hope

    Dan Bexell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Einstein said: "Only two things are infinite. The universe, and human stupidity".

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    Mark Karol-Chik
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree. I know there are good people out there, and I try to make someone's day better every chance I get.

    Stacey Rae
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find that those who have less give more

    zak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, some people have faith in humanity? Have they not read any of human history??

    Kris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so trucking depressing!

    Alex Mont
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say we have come a long way since the holocaust

    Ann M Clinkscales
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that will get stronger as the other items on this list go away! Thankfully!

    idrow1
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please. That died a long time ago.

    Ali H M Salehuddin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The trend is cyclic. Right now, it is in downward trend. But over time it will bounce back. Lets maintain positive and upbeat faith in humanity everyone.

    Paul Richards
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bout the only way it's gonna bounce back is a mass human die off which gives the earth a chance to come to a less pressured homeostasis.

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    Paul Greer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the left not liberals ultimately destroy society there will be those that rebuild.

    BatPhace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humanity will continue, it's current society and civilization that will change.

    Mary G
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There will always be a core that survives. Now, the quality of that survival will depend on the logistics employed by the survivors...cooperating small societies where all creatures are valued and they work together, or perhaps uber wealthy hiding out in luxury bunkers waiting to re-assert their privilege and assumed dominance over what's left (read Jared Diamond's book Collapse: Why Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed)

    Jason Llewellyn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish religion was going away for good. It's a useless construct

    Adebanji Oluwatoni
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think human beings are going through a stage of rediscovery. The future is beautiful but we need to break the current walls down and rebuild.

    Rand Hayeck
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put your faith in GOD and not men!!!

    Shirley Lovett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look at the world right now & there is no humanity, everyone is cut throat crazy.

    Runs with scissors
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am in a constant state of existential dread.

    miss miss
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Satan is winning. Evil leftists

    2picklesinabun
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have faith. Why do we all have to be doom and gloom? There is so much to look forward to.

    Mary Elliott
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reread, guys. It doesn't say faith in humanity, it says faith that humanity has a future. It doesn't matter how many good people there are on the planet, too many greedy ignorant powerful people are bent on reaping maximum short term profit at the expense of the species' long term survival.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the meme where the man is standing on the gallows and says, 'First time?' I grew up with super high oil and energy prices, super high unemployment, 20% interest rates, 20% inflation, the First Cold War where we thought it would end any minute and I was grateful to live near a target as I would die immediately and not suffer a lingering death from radiation poisoning. But back then we had pollution like they have it in China now and living conditions were even crappier. The human race will get thru this and things will, eventually, improve. But, as usual, the only people to blame for this are the politicians and the only people who suffer are US who caused none of this c**p..

    Marcus Lynch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I certainly hope not. It's my faith that keeps me going while I watch the rest of this mess fall apart.

    Bob Drooples
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mutilated trans kids won't have kids. No future to worry about.

    elfin
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The word "mutilated" is a smear and it says more about you than it says about trans kids. BTW, lot's of people won't have kids, despite forced birth policies.

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    Aiodensghost
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you're JUST NOW feeling that?! It's been like this for us zoomers since birth

    Liam Lowenthal
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh... Oh honey. You sweet summer child. That died for me in the 80s, you're so late to this party. Lol

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    #12

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Leisure time. Unless you're wealthy it's shocking to have any time off. Monday I had my first sick day in over a year and I was told I still need to make up my hours even if it means working overtime. Even when you aren't working, shifts are so long it feels like you're losing your whole day and your days off are the only chance you have to catch up on cleaning and doctor's appointments and maintaining your life that it's hard to find the time to do any leisure activities. Just watching TV or making a meal feels like such a time investment because there's so little time to waste.

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    #13

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear DVDs. It’s been going on for a bit now but it’s still crazy how fast they went from king to nothing

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    GettingCereal
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still buy DVDs/BluRays. I like actually owning the thing and being able to reliably access it for the next 20-50 years. Only series and movies I've rewatched at least once and want to watch again though.

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    #14

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Cash… 2022 has seen a sharp rise in card only transactions

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    Amy Burke
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Without cash our society would be far worse off

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    #15

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Honestly? Cheap and neat finds at antique/thrift stores. Most places upcharge outrageous amounts for the items they get in, especially if it's a legitimate antique or unique item. On top of that, a lot of what's being sold now are nicknacks and decorative items that were made cheap at the time, and no one wants anymore. I think we're also phasing out of the cheap product phase for everything, or at least slowing down. More and more people are choosing to repurpose their items or try and fix them, rather than just tossing and buying something new. Repurposing is even easier than ever thanks to the internet, it's no longer a struggle to figure out how to fix s**t and to buy missing parts and tools that you'd need to get the job done.

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    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local op shop has two buildings, one is the usual cheap things and cheap clothes and the other is the higher end stuff like vintage clothes or collectibles. It works well.

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    #16

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Term lengths of UK pm's

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    OnAFreakingRollercoaster
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard they've installed a revolving door at #10 Downing 😉

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    #17

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Having a savings account.

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    #18

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Working in an office

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    Nea
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless absolutely required, coming to office should be optional.

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    #19

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear 24 hour Walmarts

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    Frando Bone
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in a 24hr city, and I feel for those who work nights and struggle to do their shopping now.

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    #20

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear I think the straw has broken the camel's back on laughtrack sitcoms; How I Met your Father is the first one ive seen in years to use one and its... not good Its jarring to see So id say those are finally phasing out, with the norm being laughteack free funnies (which have existed for years now ofc, but are becoming the standard)

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    Ban-One
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, Sitcoms are fading in general. Or are already completely gone. At least good ones. Maybe because you can't have dark-humored, sarcastic content anymore. Imagine "Married with Children" going on air nowadays. My favorite Sitcom...

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    #21

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear iPhone Chargers

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    Ban-One
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, with the new law in 2024 these are a thing of the past in the EU. USB-C for any brand. Not just Apple.

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    #22

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Manned registers.

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    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not in africa, we have too many unemployed people. We need job creation.

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    #23

    23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Physical menus at restaurants.

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    Chich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, I think real menus are a hill many will choose to die on.

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