Agree with @Pookie that many things have improved in society, especially thanks to advances in science. But I also think that advancement can also lead to new problems. Like yay video games, but now everyone can develop their expert assassin skills and mentality. Agree with @ Capitalist Pig I think human nature in society hasn't changed. But the mass media has affected awareness of problems, and also brought finger pointing to a whole new level. Maybe some issues have been brought to light to be better dealt with, like child abuse. But I also think there are people that will not be affected by the consequences of possibly appearing in the news all over the internet and are going to do whatever crime they want to do no matter what.