Antonio Garcia Martinez

In Cuba, where Wi-Fi is both slow and terrible, you will be an emissary from the future, a hint of the degeneracy to come. You're a full-on mainlining internet junkie with the world's uproar piped into your head 24/7, your emotional landscape terraformed and buffeted by whatever some narcissist just posted on Instagram or some windbag on Twitter.

Charles Horton Cooley

Every general increase of freedom is accompanied by some degeneracy, attributable to the same causes as the freedom.

American Sociologist

Often describes places or objects that are run-down or poorly maintained over time.

Physical Disrepair

Used when something has become worse in quality and not as good as it used to be.

Quality Decline

Highlights immoral or unethical actions often opposed by society or culture.

Negative Behavior

Be aware that it carries a negative judgment and can offend if used carelessly.

Cultural Judgment

Specific to medical or physical conditions that worsen over time.

Health Context

Generally used by professionals and requires medical or scientific knowledge to understand.

Technical Term

In physics, it relates to very specific concepts, not to be confused with everyday usage.

Scientific Specifics

You'll mainly encounter this usage in advanced science education or professional fields.

Degeneracy