An expert being interviewed by NPR said (and I'm paraphrasing here) that worldwide technology makes information / communication instant, but can make the world seem like a more dangerous place than it is. He went on to discuss the Somalia pirate statistics and how dangerous that part of the world can be.
In other words, without filters or references to the event from our own personal knowledge, we take it in raw that is not anchored by perspective. So let's take the headlines this morning with the aol.Huffpost ... maybe just the highlights? - let's see here, what have we got:
Category A:
Husband of missing mom of triplets is baiting and harrassing the volunteers looking for her.
Inmate dies in videotaped execution
Norway rocked by blast
Alleged War Criminal Extradited to Hague
A Florida teen didn't believe his best friend when he said he was going to kill his parents — until he was shown the unthinkable.
Mom With Autistic Kids Attacked
The brother of the NFL player found dead has been arrested
Category B:
Pregnant singer's boyfriend leaves
Tough interview questions: Don't be fake, ('I care too much about my work!') but do mention an area where you could improve and the steps you've taken to do so
Is Your Office Hiding a Hoarder?
Massive Heat Wave Suffocates US (22 die)
How to use your time wisely when you are unemployed
Category C:
Visit the Irish Countryside, From $799
Grownups-Only Getaway to Mexico
Category D:
7 Drinks That May Up Gout Risk
11 Ways Pets Make You Healthy
The NFL still is on strike
Nail Polish Idea You Haven't Seen
I don't wonder at all why we are all goobered up.
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