When making friends with other people and trying to build community, I have noticed a large number of people that have outwardly act as if they have little to no empathy whatsoever. They are lonely and want friends but they act 'high time preference' and only want to do whatever suits themselves at the moment.

Me: I just got back from the clinic and the doctor said I have a liver problem and have to be really careful to avoid all medications and toxins for 3 months.

Them: That sucks. Hey, wanna join me at happy hour at 6pm?

Me: The doctor said I can't drink AT ALL. Not sure if a bar is the the best place for me to hang out, there's too much temptation.

Them: Aw c'mon, live a little, you can have just one beer! It's not going to hurt anything.

I would like to say that it was just an isolated thing or skewed sample but I have encountered this type of behavior REPEATEDLY and I don't remember it being like this a couple decades ago.

Something has changed us!