Is English becoming more of a simplified tool for trade than a medium for complex literature?

Do you think people were more respectful to one another in the nineties than they are today?
If you could permanently remove one fear from every human being, which fear would you choose and why?
How many times do I need to fail at an endeavor, before I give up? Sometimes, is giving up the best way to avoid getting in a rut?
Why do some people who grew up in isolated places cherish those experiences, even after moving to a city?