I don't know if the world is becoming more violent, but "hate" is definitely starting to feel like the new "love". Outside of maybe the technology sector and the abstract creative arts, it feels like people are rallying behind the shared interest of what they hate. If you aren't expressing anger in an absolute direction, one way or the other, no one identifies with your value as a human being. Most importantly, it seems like your message must either be aligned with the mainstream media or in complete opposition to it. If you fall anywhere in between in pursuit of your own unique self, you just become a target for both sides to massacre or disregard.
i agree that politics is definitely becoming more polarized
ill write about it one day