Quote Originally Posted by GTScoob
Yes, humanity has been falling since AD476 when the western roman empire fell.

I think that we're just making technology to try to recapture lost ancient knowledge but I dont think we're past our peak. I think people are getting dumber and more immoral but thats just because we're allowed to indulge in any pleasures we wish.

Freud says that the more people please themselves (or others), the less overall work will be accomplished in a civilization and it will cause said civilization's downfall. The non-sexual laborers will carry the backbone of society, leading to a massive class struggle, furthering the communist revolution. The last bit is my interpretation on his book 'Civilization and its Discontents'.

We just have a lot more to worry about these days due to increasing complexities in the world. Historically you just had to worry about feeding your family, not their overall wellness and happiness. Now you have to make sure your wife feels sexy and your kids are wearing the newest Air Force Ones to school. Our society is just too material in nature.
Somebody has taken a few Psychology and Sociology classes. Reps to you sir.