I do agree. I think it is a side effect of our effort to be more understanding of those with social anxiety and various other mental conditions. We are making a big effort to understand that people with Aspergers or any other in the Autism spectrum are not being rude, they are simply not capable of understanding social cues. And in the wake of that, truly rude people are getting free rides. Being selfish and self-centered is part of the human condition. It is tied to our survival instincts. But we are also social creatures. Like any other social creatures, we aim to strike a balance between our selfish tendencies and our social needs. Some individuals and some societies are better than others in achieving this balance. Also, let’s face it. we live in a very selfish society. North America has long applauded the bold and brave. Inevitably, in such a capitalist society, stepping on the little ones in order to reach higher has never been seen as despicable. It is called leadership. it is called going for what you want and not taking no for an answer. That also creates a sense of entitlement where people are misled into thinking that they can do what makes them happy because only that matters. The search for one’s satisfaction. When I think that my purpose in life is to get what I want, then that’s what I’ll do. And if what I want is to listen to music now, well, what does it matter if there are others in the same space who might not be interested in the same music? All that matters is that I get what I want, right? So, I’ll enjoy my music without a care for who might be aggravated by it. It is what I have been taught. That I must take what I want, when I want it.