Devolution, diminishing intelligence and mental energy - lazy mindedness. This is a significant part of societies tug of war between those of Dr. Giles inclinations and the “meme-artists”. Fortunately, i find on Medium a hopeful breath of fresh air to counter the devolving meme mentality so prominent in our communications.
Many folks have such poor attitudes toward themselves that they tend to live out the poor person they think they are. They get their few false ego boasts from putting others down.