You have been criticizing fellow journalists for sloppiness in their jobs (rightfully so). I also remember you complaining about the lack of professionalism in general that you experience in everyday life. I have also been noticing the lack of professionalism and sloppiness in people I contact in my everyday life, from bartenders to members of parliament and everywhere in between.
Do you think this marks the beginning of demise of our society and our species as a whole? Are we doomed? Is the world heading for a disaster? Or do you think it’s just our gray hair talking?
Also, what do we do about it? Encouraging people and being an example in diligence only works to a minor extent. How do we make sure my daughter gets to live in a world not much worse compared to the one you and I live in? Do we even have to care? Do we have an obligation to make this world a better place?
You obviously do your part in making the world a better place with your journalism, your blog, the podcast, the novel you’re writing. Anything else? What else can we do — each one individually, and as a community — to facilitate a better future? Are mass shootings absolutely not an option?