meh.
I don't know if society is any worse than it's ever been. it's a lot better in some very large ways (lack of slavery), and perhaps a little worse in small ways (desensitization).
the difference is that we have such vivid and constant reminders of the negative stuff and very little attention paid to the positive stuff. the balance of coverage; that's the problem. TV and the news media didn't used to be like this. they focus on the most sensational and rare/tragic events more than anything. and everything has clear images and videos and so much detail. and it comes to you instantly, 24/7.
it's all in your head man
I don't know if society is any worse than it's ever been. it's a lot better in some very large ways (lack of slavery), and perhaps a little worse in small ways (desensitization).
the difference is that we have such vivid and constant reminders of the negative stuff and very little attention paid to the positive stuff. the balance of coverage; that's the problem. TV and the news media didn't used to be like this. they focus on the most sensational and rare/tragic events more than anything. and everything has clear images and videos and so much detail. and it comes to you instantly, 24/7.
it's all in your head man