Indeed, Beth. It's sad that if something isn't happening under their nose, people lose interest quickly and it becomes just something theoretical that is happening somewhere in the world and doesn't impact their daily lives. The consequences of what happens in Ukraine has monumental implications for the world, but some people tune out because, hey, watching college sports and following TikTok influencers is just so much more interesting...
Thanks, Ron-great post. Much more we can do. I’ve been puzzled that although soon after the invasion so many were “supportive” of Ukraine on social media, as the war continued, it became clear their interest was superficial. People posted sunflowers and Ukrainian flags in their profile pictures, but seemed to think ultimately Russia would prevail. Odd that as Ukraine persisted, many people’s interest flagged.
Indeed, Beth. It's sad that if something isn't happening under their nose, people lose interest quickly and it becomes just something theoretical that is happening somewhere in the world and doesn't impact their daily lives. The consequences of what happens in Ukraine has monumental implications for the world, but some people tune out because, hey, watching college sports and following TikTok influencers is just so much more interesting...
Thanks, Ron-great post. Much more we can do. I’ve been puzzled that although soon after the invasion so many were “supportive” of Ukraine on social media, as the war continued, it became clear their interest was superficial. People posted sunflowers and Ukrainian flags in their profile pictures, but seemed to think ultimately Russia would prevail. Odd that as Ukraine persisted, many people’s interest flagged.