I've known a few since we were growing up. I really don't think that's the case. I think it's propaganda, thediet, the near instantaneous transition from face to face conversation to a digital format, and much more.
Yes everything you said and more. Remember YOLO? They’re motto has always been be in the moment, follow your dreams, every feeling is valid. They’re also not principled people.
I think it comes from demoralization, which spurs a Machiavellianist view of the world. That spirals into narcissism and crap. It's why reIigion is ever so important, I think. Without it, there's nothing to check the idea of there being anything greater than the self.
I've known a few since we were growing up. I really don't think that's the case. I think it's propaganda, thediet, the near instantaneous transition from face to face conversation to a digital format, and much more.
Yes everything you said and more. Remember YOLO? They’re motto has always been be in the moment, follow your dreams, every feeling is valid. They’re also not principled people.
I think it comes from demoralization, which spurs a Machiavellianist view of the world. That spirals into narcissism and crap. It's why reIigion is ever so important, I think. Without it, there's nothing to check the idea of there being anything greater than the self.
There's also the complicated matter of there being no present positive role model in peoples' lives.