"I think there has been a general decrease in the value placed on self discipline."
This is 100% just an opinion. I could also say that there are a LOT of people who are training harder and dieting due to things they see on Instaram for example.
It's really just hard to quantify something like this and it's really just a subjective opinion.
If you want objective data, look at obesity levels, that is fairly well studied. Instagram is popular (and, I think, contributes to the culture of self) but does not seem to have had a statistically significant effect on exercise habits.
He said, "I think there has been...", not, "Studies have shown that there has been...", which implies that it's a statement of opinion. In the context of the discussion, that makes perfect sense. What's the problem?
This is 100% just an opinion. I could also say that there are a LOT of people who are training harder and dieting due to things they see on Instaram for example.
It's really just hard to quantify something like this and it's really just a subjective opinion.