Good stuff. Grew up in a rural farm in the 70's permission was walk up ask, maybe with a ham or promise of a rabbit or pheasant if I got lucky, many were farms where I worked as a hand.
The bane of humanity has been fueled by social media. From time before pagers, even answering machines to drones.
Pride (superbia) – Excessive belief in one's own abilitiesinessential superiority.
Greed (avaritia) – Insatiable desire for material wealth or gain.
Lust (luxuria) – Uncontrolled sexual desires or cravings.
Envy (invidia) – Resentment toward others' traits, status, or possessions.
Gluttony (gula) – Overindulgence in food, drink, or consumption.
Wrath (ira) – Uncontrolled anger or hatred leading to violence.
Sloth (acedia) – Laziness or avoidance of physical/spiritual work.
These aren't new, as old as thought or even feels in the deep parts of our ancient brians. Some folks, thoughtful and aware work through these as you presented in your first post. Others... don't.
Character is defined by actions. Free will allows the choice.