Well, they didn't lack for topics after Hiroshima. Why should 9/11 slow them down? I know it got a lot of press, but it's just a few large buildings and aircraft, it's not like D-Day and the Seige of Berlin.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Major historical tragedies did not stop public discourse. Modern attacks draw attention but may not halt progress.
- In plain terms
- Big disasters get attention but don't stop everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Catastrophes rarely halt societal momentum.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should society pause after tragedy?
- How do you process bad news?
Another view
Some events may genuinely stop progress for long periods.
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