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Is America getting meaner?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

Rekindling Kindness: A Dive into Social Media and Morality

This chapter examines the repercussions of social media reactions and the broader societal trends of loneliness and meanness among Americans. It reflects on the decline of moral education and the rise of individualism post-World War II, highlighting the crucial need for empathy and understanding in modern discourse. The discussion intertwines personal anecdotes with alarming statistics, emphasizing the urgency of fostering kindness and robust social connections within our communities.

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