What is Poetry telling us about us today?

[patrickoday]

Everyone is afraid of what others will think of their naked self. More than that, I don't think they are afraid of the individuals themselves, but rather what the mob will have to say when their name is tossed into the middle of the Ring of Judgment. They fear the wrath of humanity gone astray. It is a fearsome beast indeed, but we live in the part of the cycle where weak men give rise to hard times and courage among them is rare. There are and will be more brave souls to confront the beast, but the Ring of Judgement still holds immense power. 

I think social media is a parasite that leaches the civility out of humanity. At least in the way that it's allowed to function today. Something needs to be done about the 'For You' 'Recommended' and just the optimization for attention in general.