A page from The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why by Amanda Ripley

I guess it’s not exactly surprising, but it seems to explain a lot of things I’m witnessing in my later adulthood. I’ve always felt deeply impressed by selfless heroes, but I never really pondered the profile of heroism.

  • lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    46·
    7 days ago

    highlighting images of text (about empathy), breaking accessibility

    ❌ (ironic) cringe

    quoting text for accessibility, searchability, generally superior functionality

    ✔️ based

    • Gordon Calhoun@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      21·
      7 days ago

      Sorry. I’ve never in my life ever been accused of being based, but my personal memories consistently paint me as a paragon of cringe, so you might be on to something. You’re welcome to transcribe any part(s) you think might be relevant to improve its accessibility, searchability, and generally superior functionality.