Are We Getting Worse As Humans?

[NightskyeB4Dawn]

I write not to gather approval nor dis approval, I write what I see and feel because I can. I do not write to offend people but will not step back from offending but the offence is on the other side and not targeted at any one person. One of the true good and horrors of humans is that two humans can look at the same thing, one sees good the other sees horror

I enjoy forums where people openly and honestly communicate. I find myself intrigued and puzzled, more than offended, when I come across a post that shares a viewpoint that runs opposite of mine. I frequently make the mistake of thinking if I properly educated the person with the opposing mindset, they will see the error in their thinking, and make an adjustment. That is always a mistake, because that never happens. 

My friends are honest and correct when they call me an information junkie. I can be obnoxious in my quest for understanding. Everyone has an opinion, and it is usually based on their own life experiences, but the overwhelming influence of the media and the virtual infusion of social media, has made many exchange reality and commonsense, for a world lived vicariously. This often creates a huge problem, because a vicarious experience brings out emotions on a much deeper, sometimes visceral level. It is extremely difficult to come to terms with truth or reality when you have to first win the battle of emotions.

Reminds me of an evening some years ago, there was a lively discussion on the go but I was enjoying the sun and my whisky too much to get involved. Then one young Lady said "If every one had the same point of view( meaning the POV she had ) the world would be a better place. I answered "What if that POV was lets go to war ", Then another Lady said "Diversity, cant live with it cant live with out it, lets just blow the fu#king place up "

@Wallfire, I am so glad that we don't all share the same POV.  

Though I have to admit, I have had days where blowing something up "felt" like a good idea, in the moment.