Hello @lemouth :)
Listening is a very tough task! Listening is a skill that takes a life time to master. Yet, emphatic and non-judgmental listening is the basis for constructive personal, social and professional relationships. I do think so too that our busy lives play a big part in draining our patience and energy, which could be used towards our listening skills (and so many other things really, regarding our psychological well-being).
If we don't begin to address this issue now, in our homes and communities, and only listen to one another superficially, we don't get to know one another well, this may lead to depersonalization/dehumanization indeed!
Take care :*
Also, an issue is that more and more people want everything immediately. Living in a hurry, they don't have time to listen (or do 3245 things at the same time so that one has the impression to talk alone). But I do my best! As you said, it will take my full lifetime to master that ^^