Is humanity loosing that crucial particle

Its always been as bad if not worse. The difference now is the wonderful thing we call social media.
News from a state across the country or even a different country is in your face instantly now. In the past it was a week down the road before you heard of some tragedy if you heard of it all.
Now people you dont know,haven't ever associated with are free to say whatever they want without repercussion. Instantly. Dictated by whatever their mood may be in.
There is very little if any consequences for anything online. It brings out the worst in people and rarely the best.