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15 Shocking illustrations that depict the modern world

Drawings remain a powerful force to provoke.

Proof of this with these 15 shocking and thought provoking illustrations that points out the separation of modern society. From the obsession to gaining the most social media likes, the destruction of the planet, the inequalities between the rich and the poor, all criticize our society.

These illustrations will certainly make you look at yourself in the mirror and think about repercussions if we don’t make changes.

1/ Smartphone and social media addiction, even during sex.

Source : http://www.demotivateur.fr/article/15-dessins-chocs-qui-denoncent-le-monde-moderne-et-ses-derives-le-12-ne-va-pas-vous-laisser-indifferents--5245

In this digital age, we find it very difficult to turn off our smartphones or turn our gaze away from the screen. If you take a look around everyone is engrossed with their phones or tablets (in the street, on the bus, supermarket, at work…) Sad times, is it not? Look up from your screens and capture the moments around you, your missing out.

2/ Deforestation 

Source : http://www.demotivateur.fr/article/15-dessins-chocs-qui-denoncent-le-monde-moderne-et-ses-derives-le-12-ne-va-pas-vous-laisser-indifferents--5245

Like Joan of Arc, this tree is being burnt at the stackes by humans. A good way to denounce the urbanization of rural areas.

3/ The race to dig for petrol is the force of war, whilst water is scarce

Source : http://www.demotivateur.fr/article/15-dessins-chocs-qui-denoncent-le-monde-moderne-et-ses-derives-le-12-ne-va-pas-vous-laisser-indifferents--5245

Numerous countries are at war due to the problems linked with petrol. Meanwhile, water is increasingly rare and certain countries around the world don’t have access to clean drinking water.

4/ The dangers of selfies 

Source : http://www.demotivateur.fr/article/15-dessins-chocs-qui-denoncent-le-monde-moderne-et-ses-derives-le-12-ne-va-pas-vous-laisser-indifferents--5245

The addiction of taking selfies can result in dangerous consequences. By need of constantly wanting to take selfies, we forget about the risks. There have been cases of car accidents, whilst drivers take selfies etc.

5/ Television and advertising brainwashes 

Source : http://www.demotivateur.fr/article/15-dessins-chocs-qui-denoncent-le-monde-moderne-et-ses-derives-le-12-ne-va-pas-vous-laisser-indifferents--5245

Television and mass media advertising are brainwashing the audience.