Must be you two. Live with a smile and life smiles back. I see nothing aparently, I see no increase in egoism, quite the opposite really. Fakery, no don't see that either. The english usually don't have to fake to be annoying. Maybe I live on a tiny little island where all things are fine but I really don't understand the pessimism. These are fabulous times if you ask me, everything has improved, count your blessings.