Last week my friend Jon asked for my thoughts on the stimulus bill. I did not have much of an answer. This caught me, and I think Jon, by surprise.
I realized that over the last month I have stopped following the latest news on the financial crises almost entirely.
I don’t understand how it happened. The crises is affecting my family in a very real way. Actions taken now will impact my future children. I genuinely believe it is part of my civic duty to be educated on these matters and to have an opinion. And I work for the World Bank - it is arguably part of my job to know what is going on.
What could have led me to this? Three theories with one obvious answer:
1. The issue is too complicated for me to follow so I have subconsciously given up.
2. Most people don't seem to be following it all that closely so it is easy to fake my way through a general conversation.
3. I am far busier than most people and simply don’t have the time.
It is scary to realize what really motivates me to stay on top of critical issues.
For Argument's Sake
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