Grumpy

As we grow old, we tend to get grumpier.

We tend to get more critical in our analysis and sound out inefficiencies in society.

One school of thought is that the world is becoming more dangerous, with all this reporting of rape, murder, robbing, etc.

Another school of thought is that the world has always been this way - just with the benefits of modern media, people have become more aware of their surroundings.

It could also be the possibility that before we achieved a level of optimum efficiency, we were more engrossed in attaining that level - and once we do, we start pointing out the previously lesser negatives. Humans also tend to be more attentive to the happenings from the 'supastar' culture.

Example - there have been quite a number of stabbings occurring in London the last couple of months or so. Then suddenly, a relative of an actress gets murdered and all the press are out on their feet screaming for reform. Sorry to the relatives but I hope to be excused for being cynical with the press attempts to sensationalise.

So then as I was speaking to this colleague the other day, he was telling me of his grandmother's saying, "What the young people really need today is another world war to whip some sense in them!"

Now, I won't be one to advocate a world war, but what she says does make sense - in times of peace, people tend to start picking up on other races, religions and political associations. But once we get involved in a war - all types come together as ONE to defend the country.

This does not only apply to England, but probably Malaysia as well...



... how can we make everyone be more selfless and look at the bigger picture?