A Modern Problem

Compared to past centuries, at least in the Western world, we have many more options. The world is at our fingertips - sometimes almost literally via google, internet, online-shopping, smartphones, etc...but we are lacking in depth. We are lacking in depth of thinking as well as depth of experience. I appreciate (and I desire) modern plumbing, dentistry, medicine, and other things - but I equally desire the depth of thought and experience which I see abundant evidence of from those in past centuries. Going shallow and wide is not nearly as satisfying as going narrow (comparatively) and deep. Shallowness and hurried impatience makes me tired and sad. The opposite makes me warm, happy, full, and alive.  Thoughts?