The ripples undulate through eternity because they do not understand. We leave the realm of committing violence to others and enter the realm of committing violence to ourselves. Life is a span of time composed of a myriad number of decisions regarding the path of life. Each action you choose to take is preceded by a multitude of forks in the road. As society becomes more and more technologically advanced, the number of forks emanating from each previous action become greater and greater.
Communication becomes instantaneous and the moral and ethical options appear to become more diverse.
It's as if the world is spinning faster and faster and won't slow down. It represents turmoil and decision making in the face of endless options. People begin to see life as a constant struggle to maintain their gut feelings of right and wrong, their principles. Life becomes so fast paced, so many decisions to make with so many possibilities and repercussions, that rather than be enjoyable, life becomes a chore. Imagine that, life, a reality within a reality, becomes a chore.