There are several causes to the cultural shifts away from community. Most of all are new trends and technology. Those who embraced the community have grown old and died or have given up on communities as their numbers dwindle. New people chose not to enter communities since they are more self reliant with new technology and games. They think in a give and take kind of relationship and since communities can no longer supply for them, they see no reason to join and help their community. As the economy slowly fails, even more people become more self resiliant and dont want to be a part of their community unless they obtain something. Technology also allows people to rely on themselves and not other people (since they contact one another indirectly)