The Rampant Insanity…

The Origins of Society’s Rampant Insanity—And How Much Worse It Will Get

It’s hard to ignore—the world seems more chaotic, divided, and irrational than ever. What was once considered common sense is now up for debate, reality itself feels subjective, and emotional outrage has replaced logical discourse. The question is: How did we get here, and how much worse will it get?

The Digital Age: A Blessing and a Curse

The internet was meant to be the great equalizer of information, yet it has become a breeding ground for misinformation, echo chambers, and performative outrage. Social media amplifies the most extreme voices while algorithms feed us content designed to provoke, not inform. The result? A society where reality is fractured, truth is subjective, and division is profitable.

The Death of Critical Thinking

In an era of instant gratification, deep thought has taken a backseat to knee-jerk reactions. Instead of questioning narratives, many simply adopt the loudest or most emotionally charged opinion. Schools and institutions that once prioritized critical thinking have shifted toward ideological conformity, discouraging dissent and independent thought.

The Addiction to Outrage

Anger has become a currency. Outrage fuels engagement, and engagement translates to power—whether political, financial, or social. We now live in a society where being offended is a badge of honor and moral superiority is determined by how loudly one condemns others. The result? A never-ending cycle of manufactured crises, performative activism, and mass hysteria.

The Erosion of Objective Reality

Fundamental truths that once anchored society—biological realities, historical facts, and scientific principles—are now dismissed as subjective opinions. When reality becomes a matter of perspective rather than fact, civilization itself is on unstable ground. Without a shared foundation of truth, how can society function?

How Much Worse Will It Get?

If history is any indicator, mass hysteria only escalates until it collapses under its own weight. We are likely to see more extreme polarization, more reality-distorting narratives, and further erosion of trust in institutions. However, there will come a breaking point—a moment when enough people recognize the insanity and demand a return to reason.

The real question is: Will we course-correct before irreversible damage is done, or will we continue to spiral until society resets itself the hard way? The choice, as always, is ours.