The Role of the Hippie Movement in 21st Century Britain
psychedelic rock as part of their anti-establishment lifestyle.Some hippies lived in
communes or aggregated communities of other hippies.
It kinda identifies with the famous “yolo” (You only live once) thinking. I’m not exactly
sure if this can be put under the role of hippie movement in 21st century, but if I start to
think about this, it is almost the same. Hippies in 1960’s used different drugs etc to
expand their counsciousness; today’s (not only) hipsters use also drugs and alcohol to
relax and get away from reality.
This generation is a return to the hippie era. Among a select group of mostly college-
graduates from more affluent, educated families, there is decided a turn away from
consumerism and toward a more do-it-yourself ethos, where leaving a small footprint is
the goal. They are seeking a connection in their work, and in their nonwork lives. In their
annaabi.ee 
