On a sperate note, where were the parents? Are they impart responsible? Not that they should be held libel - legally or civilly. Just asking?
The craziness we see today, was it always there and do to the speed at which news is propagated we see it more or is it increasing?
Is it due to the speed of news travel as I mentioned, the breakdown of the family due to a divorce or separation, the lack of following the 10 Commandments, the worship of money vs. family, and yes spiritual worship, or other - What is causing this mental fatigue?
Well got to get back to chores. 
I think the core and simplest explanation is the drive to make life easier.
- The tractor made farmers lives easier, more profitable and less dependent on helpers
- The telegraph made communication easier and more profitable
- Look how the cell phone has changed our lives over the past 30 years
- Look how the computer has made our lives easier
- Look at the "advances" in the medical field and how they have made lives easier and longer
An easier life means less interaction with others, less face to face interactions, less sympathy or caring for others while focusing on personal self gratification. Expectations of the govt to take care of them grow on daily, People become physically and mentally lazy
A hard life with hard work creates good respectful people willing to care for and help others