Thank you for the reminder about this great piece of writing. It chilled me. The most terrifying stories are not about unholy monsters or alien invaders, but rather, what happens to ordinary humans, what they will think and what they will do when they fall afoul of rational thinking under extreme circumstances.
Very well articulated, Barry. You’re right that this story is chilling, especially given that Joe is an "Average Joe," as Melinda pointed out in the podcast. It’s easy to say we wouldn’t be radicalized. But we also never know what extreme circumstances might befall us. As always: Much appreciation for all your support. Thank you for reading Article Club.
Thank you for the reminder about this great piece of writing. It chilled me. The most terrifying stories are not about unholy monsters or alien invaders, but rather, what happens to ordinary humans, what they will think and what they will do when they fall afoul of rational thinking under extreme circumstances.
Very well articulated, Barry. You’re right that this story is chilling, especially given that Joe is an "Average Joe," as Melinda pointed out in the podcast. It’s easy to say we wouldn’t be radicalized. But we also never know what extreme circumstances might befall us. As always: Much appreciation for all your support. Thank you for reading Article Club.