[Scarlett.]

Everyone is frightened of what happens next
Resources are running out, leaving the world on the brink of collapse
Protests and riots are becoming a normal occourance
Contrary to the seemingly broken economy technology is still storming forward
China is becoming the worlds leading economy
Cyber-hackers are becoming ever more present (Anonymous, Lulzsec and the like)
People are scared that the government is trying to limit their potential
People are scared the government are becoming increasingly dictator like
An entire content is watched over by an unelected power (EU)
The divide between the rich elite and the poor is becoming more obvious

Welcome to the future

[MTVN]

I don't think so, everyone of those things could apply to a lot of stages in history over the last few hundred years

Edit - well maybe not the ones about running out of resources and cyber hackers