Big problem is that many have adopted a philosophy which allows one to believe that whatever they perceive IS reality. There is no ruling objective reality. Therefore whatever they do to butress or act out their own belief is good. Self defining reality and/or worship is an accepted valid paradigm. There are people reported to think they are space aliens...or marry buildings or porpoises...you get the picture...societal philosophical suicide...
A good thumbnail sketch why America is being severely damaged by rampant, delusional narcissism instead of real virtue.