Chapter 1: The Emergence of Anger

When did we become a society filled with such anger? When did expressing hatred become a norm that is met with applause?

In the past few years, my trust in social media has significantly dwindled. I initially utilized it to keep in touch with both old friends and new acquaintances, and occasionally to promote my various (but unsuccessful) entrepreneurial ventures. However, my commitment was never genuine, resulting in a lack of consistency.

Now, I have a collection of dormant accounts on platforms like Pinterest, which I find baffling, and Snapchat, which I primarily use to monitor my son’s activities. I also have an Instagram account that I occasionally engage with, and a Facebook profile that serves mostly to observe others' lives. And then there’s Twitter.

While I maintain a Twitter presence, a glance at my profile reveals my infrequent posts. It intimidates and frustrates me more than any other platform. Even though I grasp its mechanics better than Pinterest, the struggle to gain visibility on Twitter often leaves me feeling hopeless.

Recently, after a prolonged hiatus, I decided to revisit the app, and that’s when the reality struck me.

Twitter is overflowing with hate!

Everyone seems to have an opinion, and intolerance runs rampant. It’s like a miniature version of society, reflecting its darker aspects, filled with hostility and vitriol. Individuals are swiftly judged, attacked, and “canceled.” It’s as disheartening as it is troubling.

When did we become so furious? When did it become acceptable to express hatred so freely? Hate is a potent word—an intense, negative expression that’s difficult to retract once spoken. As a child, I would shout "I hate you!" at my brother when he took my favorite toy, and my mother would promptly reprimand me. She taught me that hate is a destructive emotion. As an adult, I can count on one hand the people I could genuinely say I hate, and I would never vocalize it. It’s a declaration one cannot easily undo—at least it used to be.

Now, we toss around hate like confetti, sharing 280-character bursts of venomous commentary. Lives can be shattered simply for holding a differing opinion.

Of course, certain topics ignite more intolerance than others. While this isn’t the place to delve into specific issues, it’s clear that division and a disturbing amount of animosity accompany them.

Moreover, we seem to derive pleasure from the misfortunes of celebrities. A minor slip-up is no longer just a mistake; it’s a catastrophic fall into an abyss, often resulting in their public obliteration. We celebrate their rise to fame, only to revel in their downfall when they stumble. Suddenly, they transform into the epitome of evil, and the ensuing barrage of malicious reporting and commentary is relentless.

The eagerness with which we celebrate another's demise is alarming.

When did this shift occur? When did it become acceptable to issue death threats to someone for missing a crucial shot in a football match or for voicing an opinion on gender issues? Tragically, young individuals are taking their own lives because they were told they’d be better off dead. This is outrageous!

Death threats were once an anomaly; if one was received, it warranted police attention. Now, they seem to be a common occurrence.

How did we allow this to become normal? What has led us to forsake our capacity for love in such a breathtaking world? Why is the miracle of life overshadowed by an expanding cloud of hateful darkness?

Social media undoubtedly plays a significant role. For some reason, expressing harsh opinions feels easier when one is hidden behind a Twitter handle. However, this doesn’t seem courageous to me. Growing up in the 70s and 80s, I learned that hiding behind anonymity to hurl insults was a form of cowardice. If you had something to say, you said it face-to-face, and if that was too intimidating, you simply kept quiet.

I recognize that this article won't change anything. Still, expressing my disappointment in humanity and the hatred it perpetuates feels necessary.

In truth, there is something I do hate: the impact that hate has on everyone involved. It affects us all. Hate not only harms the recipient but also darkens the heart of the one who dispenses it, casting a shadow over the world for those who encounter it.

Hate embodies pure negativity. And what this world desperately needs is less of that.

Chapter 2: Reflections on Society

The first video, What's Wrong with Our Dystopian World (Starts at 05:56), explores the troubling trends of anger and hatred permeating our society, examining how these emotions manifest in our daily interactions and online behavior.

The second video, Life Is Spiritual Presents: How Witchcraft Rules The World, delves into the underlying forces that shape our societal dynamics, shedding light on the spiritual aspects that influence our collective mindset and the prevalence of hate.