Look at how the permeability of our emotions has only been heightened through social media, where viral effects are continually sweeping through us and where the most manipulative leaders are able to exploit and control us. Look at the aggression that is now openly displayed in the virtual world, where it is so much easier to play out our shadow sides without repercussions. Notice how our propensities to compare ourselves with others, to feel envy, and to seek status through attention have only become intensified with our ability to communicate so quickly with so many people. And finally, look at our tribal tendencies and how they have now found the perfect medium to operate in—we can find a group to identify with, reinforce our tribal opinions in a virtual echo chamber, and demonize any outsiders, leading to mob intimidation. The potential for mayhem stemming from the primitive side of our nature has only increased.

Look at how the permeability of our emotions has only been heightened through social
media, where viral effects are continually sweeping through us and where the most
manipulative leaders are able to exploit and control us. Look at the aggression that is now
openly displayed in the virtual world, where it is so much easier to play out our shadow
sides without repercussions. Notice how our propensities to compare ourselves with
others, to feel envy, and to seek status through attention have only become intensified
with our ability to communicate so quickly with so many people. And finally, look at our
tribal tendencies and how they have now found the perfect medium to operate in—we can
find a group to identify with, reinforce our tribal opinions in a virtual echo chamber, and
demonize any outsiders, leading to mob intimidation. The potential for mayhem
stemming from the primitive side of our nature has only increased.