Here’s a great video so you don’t take for granted where we are in the information age and the many untold benefits we get from having the internet at our fingertips. The video helps keep the times in perspective.
It has never been easier to get involved in hobby electronics, especially since you can learn, find reference information, and quickly order parts from “all around the world”. All those online data sheets, knowledge bases, tutorials, forums, stores didn’t exist ~15 years ago, as David explains.