Hey @kafkanarchy84.! You question is very pertinent. But in my opinion we can not generalize and use the overarching statement that "everyone around me is a devil or everyone is an angel". This society is a mix of a little bit of everything I would say. And we'll have to pick names and instances on an individual level to see whether the person is a good one or bad.
Givin you a example of my work place where one one hand there is a colleague of mine who only sees (or willing to see) negativity and faults in anything that comes his way. He is one of the most sadist, insecure and selfish person I have come across. All he wants to do is to earn his brownie points at the expense of putting down everyone else.
And on the other hand there was one of my previous project manager; she is the sweetest person on earth. Always happy, cheerfully and friendly. With no ego whatsoever, even though she was in a role of authority and power. In fact she was a human first and a manager later, unlike most of the corporate managers who believe that people under them are just resources or some letters on an spread sheet.
Long story short, I have seen both sides of the pendulum and hence can't answer you question with a certain yes or a no. Thanks.!! Peace