In recent years, large segments of mankind seem to be experiencing disillusionment for one reason or another. Many people fear extinction or upheaval from social, economic, or nuclear reasons. Many people feel isolated. There is a great demand for forms of entertainment and escape. I see strong trends towards polarity and strong trends away from polarity.
Tolerance is a practiced and enforced ethic for most for Mankind.
Women can vote. Blacks can sit anywhere on a bus. While it still exists, today's anti-Semitism is significantly less violent and destructive than in the recent past. Where individuality is encouraged I observe conformity and brainwash via mass media. People are not thinking.