Los angeles Quote by John McPhee
““Despite the recurrence of events in which the debris-basin system fails in its struggle to contain the falling mountains, people who live on the front line are for the most part calm and complacent. It appears that no amount of front-page or prime-time attention will ever prevent such people from masking out the problem.””
About This Quote
Source Book: River of Doubt, 1997
People near disaster zones become desensitized, ignoring warnings despite media coverage.
In simple terms: People get complacent about ongoing danger.
Stay vigilant despite familiarity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- emergency management
- public health campaigns
- community drills
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people ignore obvious threats?
- How can communication be improved?
Media may not reach all affected individuals.