Why is there so much anger in the world?

Question

Why can't people be easy going instead of angry and grumpy. must we all get mad over such litle things. Our society just gets worse and worse.

Answer 1

I agree.

First I would like to point out that there is a lot of differences amongst people.
Second, a lot of people are not eating right, because they're so focused on war, or in other places--theyre so focused on the media showing being a certain way only is beautiful.
Third, we are OVERCROWDED.. everywhere. There are too many people, and having that said, its amazing we can still wipe our own a$$ without bumping elbows with others.
Fourth and finally, people are so grumpy and angry because no single person believes a higher power of authority controls everything they do - like taxes, and who can do what, and so forth.

I hope I made some things clear.. I don't think I FULLY covered why people are so angry and grumpy.. but if other people have answers I'd like to read them as well.

Answer 2

That's not true. Society is the same as it has always been. People tend to see their own time as somehow worse than in the past, but there has always been war, corruption, crime, etc. The only problem is it's on a much larger scale now. When we go to war, we can kill millions, not just thousands. There is more crime because there's more of us. A lot of it is cultural too - I don't want to stereotype, but cultures with a deep sense of duty and respect and honor generally have less crime.

As for why people are angry... there's about a million answers to that, but mostly because they're unhappy in some way.

Answer 3

Its not society that gets quote.. worse and worse!

It’s your becoming more aware of what’s has been going on since the beginning of time. Society will never stabilise, period. You’re just seeing what where there all along.

It’s a myth.

For society to stabilise, society must STOP!

Nothing has changed sweetheart, and nothing ever will. Your environment may seem stable today, and problems all over the world may appear to stabilise, but it’s simply not a possibility to predict where and when these problems will occur, NOT because they are not occurring anyway, just that they don’t always become clearly apparent.

Does that help?

I can continue with this post if not.

Edx

Answer 4

The history of the world has been about power and control. Often the power lies in the hands of a single few, and hence they tended to use (and abuse) their control of governments, jurisdaictions, and land. In the middle ages, feudalism was a system where indentured servants worked the farmlands of rich people who did not have to pay them. This was an abuse of power. The anger got carried down from generations because there was no education and no enlightenment. So, unfortunately, monkey see monkey do, and anger spreads. I hope this helps!

Answer 5

Anger and depression are the two most common reactions to frustration.
When you set out to achieve, and find obstacles in your path, you find frustration.
The solution is to understand what has happened and calculate your path around, through, under, over or beside the obstacle.
This requires work, and unfortunately many people are into immediate gratification. work was not on the agenda.
Reactions range from blame, avoidance, dismissal and hopelessness. They wimp out. I am afraid the anger is a symbol of the increasing number of wimps.

Answer 6

I believe society is getting better... government makes things just for everyone.. or at least tries to do it... would you rather live in a Monarchy where only one person decides what will happen... where you wouldn't go to jail after killing someone...

I am sure society is getting more civilized, more stable... Ethics are increasing among people... morals too.. etc..

Anyways.. why is there so much anger in the world? that was the original question... and the answer is simple...

Because of lack of undertanding... if we all humans would try to understand other's people's views and ways of thinking, then we would fight so much... then we would understand and argue in a peaceful manner to come to an absolute truth...

But rather than doing it right... we prefer to think our way of seen things and our beliefs are the right ones.. and we are the ones that know the truth.. therefore we banish any posibility of someone else being right and us wrong... and the fight starts...

We have to be understanding in order to be peaceful and ultimately not angry and rather happy...

Hope that helps..

CHRIS

Answer 7

Two reasons for this out of many
1. Much of the worlds population is suffering injustice.
2. Anger is addictive in the same way as smoking. Lack of social guidance and self discipline in formative years results in adults who are unable to control their negative emotions. I think this second point is more relevant to the situation you describe as this is a particular affliction of western society.

I suspect that there is much we could learn from eastern societies and particularly Buddhism in this respect.

Answer 8

Because we are taught that life "should" be fair.

Anyone who continues with this belief will suffer varying degrees of anger.

My strategy is that any belief that causes unpleasantness or suffering in life can be replaced with a new belief such as:

"The world is unfair and I will work towards fairness."

Answer 9

Anger can be directly attributed to ignorance. By ignorance, I mean lack of understanding our true nature, or self. If human beings were to direct there attention inward on a regular basis, rather than constantly outward, the development of awareness would gradually take seat. Through examining ones thought process and mental activities, gradual shifts in consciousness develop over time. Anger is a human emotion that is present within all of humanity. People who have developed sufficient awareness to watch anger arising on a conscious level are more equipped to disassociate from this emotion prior to explosive outbursts. Therefore, meditation is of vital importance for quelling anger. Meditation does not have to be only practiced sitting in a quiet room. Meditation can take place consistently throughout daily activities, by being aware of your inner world. Learn to watch the mind and understand how not to get caught in emotional pain. Through continued effort one becomes adept at watching their inner world, examining their emotions. The space within our head is as infinite as the universe. Many people have no understanding of this principle. They are conditioned to react to the events in the outer world on an unconscious, ignorant level. In conclusion, anger is a major problem in our world because of failure to watch the rising of this toxic emotion. It stems from lack of awareness concerning life and our true nature.

Answer 10

Anger is a result of not being able to manage your situation.

We all have it as young children and most learn to control it, to some degree.