Joe's theory is obviously that, a theory, but it makes a lot of sense. We've seen cultural movements swing one way and then the manifestation of its counter-culture over correct throughout history. So I really hope Joe's right in that it'll all balance itself out soon.

I think many of us--or maybe it's just me--are tired of this weird thing happening in society right now where we overact by either criminalizing or lionizing a person having witness one small glimpse of his/her life, which can be dangerous. We've criticized the media for sensationalism, yet we do the same.

"He gave someone food that was hungry, he must be the nicest guy in the world." Or, "She yelled at this person unprovoked; she must be a huge cunt."

But aren't we over simplifying humans to a fault. Most people I know are very rarely one clear cut thing. I try to be a nice guy, but also am a huge asshole when I'm having a bad day. I sometimes give to the poor, but still would much rather buy a new iPhone if I had to choose only one.

to;dr My point is, I feel like, for some reason, something's changed and we don't try to see people as people. We're so eager to oversimplify someone as either all good or all bad. And then get a kick out of others who join in so we feel accepted by those who share our point of view.

I really hope this changes soon for sake of all of us. And, for the time being, God forbid any of us fall victim to this in the negative.

P.S. I get that sometimes people criticize others as a release when they've been wronged. But, I think that stems from a distancing created by technology today that lets us freely share our view without having to listen to others.

P.P.S. Prof. Sherry Turkle has a great book called "Alone Together" that explains the cultural distancing thing.