<p>I think this can easily be tied to globalization.</p>
<p>As other countries who we have used as our b*tches for generations (yes, this even includes the USA and Canada as we both were once colonies) begin to develop, increase labor prices, and rise to western standards of living, us Americans have to find a way to “stay ahead”. </p>
<p>The main way we do that is through education level. Being a winner-take-all democracy, we also also inadvertantely bred with a competitive, stomp on you competition and spit tin their face, attitude. Attend any sports match or drive on the Jersey Turnpike to witness this in action. Everyone nowadays is a narcissist, always wanting what best suits them, NOW, and preferrably while demeaning others in the process.</p>
<p>As technology rises, and we lose civility through lack of emotional connection (I bet anyone reading this post sees me not as a human, but much like they would a column in the opinion section of a newspaper: a screaming head with an opinion…), we also begin to lack respect for anything that is not ourselves. Dating and social interaction is less frequent, interaction between people is now more hostile, violent, … and competitive. :(</p>
<p>Thus, we are the product of our world from 1990-2010, a snapshot into time. Few would argue that these years have been some of the most intense and confusing in history, with misconceptions and ideology feeding more into the mainstream by the second. </p>
<p>We reflect this trend.</p>