Why are people so selfish?

Question

Is our society getting more and more selfish or is it just me?

Answer 1

America has given enormous amounts of aide to other countries over the years so selfishness isn't an option for most of the world

Answer 2

It could very well be that you are beginning to notice it more. Population growth alone would increase self preservation instincts.

You are also in an age of instant communication and high connectedness. ie: you see more.

Answer 3

The worse the economy becomes, the more scared people become.  Agression is merely a primordial necessity for self-preservation.

Answer 4

Society has always been very self serving.

Answer 5

I don't know where you live, but I can tell you in the states people are becoming more selfish. I added up my grocery bill for two weeks and rounded off roughly that I am spending about 9 0r 10 dollars more than I used to for the same items. It makes me want to act cheaper whan with what I already pay for lawn-keeping, house-keeping. Minimum wage sucks, nobody's paid what they are worth, bills seem to be rising all the time.