Once in a while a story is spectacular enough to break through and attract media attention, but the swell quickly subsides into the general glut of bad news over which we, as citizens, have so little control.
In "My Year of Meats," Ruth Ozeki reflects on how rare it is for a story to capture significant media attention amidst a constant flow of negative news. Such compelling narratives can briefly stand out, igniting public interest and sparking conversations. However, this fleeting spotlight often fades quickly, subsumed by the ongoing barrage of troubling information that often feels overwhelming and unavoidable.
Ozeki's observation highlights a sense of helplessness many citizens...
