Is the world becoming a scarier place?

Human society as a whole lacks discipline. Almost everyone is in a state of denial and defense. The sense of staying isolated to others is being stronger. None of the problems are recognized, let alone solving them. Your neighbor's problem is no longer your problem, but you expect help when you need it. The idea of self, self, and self is a scary thing. What government and thugs are doing is different, but the selfish side of human beings is scarier than ever.

Yah. Damn Brexit. Damn the Tories

Yep. We are facing dwindling resources and pretty soon the rise of cyber warfare, bio warfare and full blown cultural warfare.

Yes. There are not shelters any more. In the past you could move to different parts of the world, and it meant different realities. Or you could move to a small village or a monastery and retreat from the world. Today it is very hard to do it. There are regulations, controls, taxes everywhere.

Yes, absolutely. I'm in UK which is becoming frightening.

The world being scary is subjective. In real terms the world is the more peaceful for more people than anytime in human history.

Yes in many ways.

Not really

I think it is. There used to be a time when only those who could reach you could really harm you. That is so far from being true anymore.