Why are people are only out for themselves?

Question

what ever happened to be kind to their fellow man? since what happened 9/11 everyone has changed, our economy our life styles for ever, just look what is going on with all the wars gas prices no jobs people are becoming more violent more desperate than ever and my question is what is the solution for us to live well in this world with out all the negativity that our fellow man can stop anytime they want...........

Answer 1

Preservation of self, mans most primal and maybe the most powerful, sure it used to be the guy who was cornered by 5 muggers flipping out and killing them all, but now survival is making the most money to support yourself and family.

Answer 2

because you came in this world by yourself and you are going to leave by yourself