Why do so people persist in doing things they know are dangerous, even when they are aware it might cost them their lives? Even the most cowardly individuals can exhibit a fearso courage in extre situations.
This is a complex issue.
From a genetic perspective, a species looking to continue its existence will imprint a fear of death onto its DNA.
However, whether in The West or The East, there really are so people who can disregard their own lives.
The difference is that in The East, such individuals are more often part of a collective, while in The West, they mostly act as individuals.
This is probably the difference between continental civilization and mariti civilization. To be more direct, it's the difference between agricultural civilization and the civilization of piracy.
In eras when technology was not so advanced, piracy on the high seas really was akin to staking your head on your waistband for a gamble.
What they pursued was the thrill of 'Drink and be rry today, for sorrow can wait till tomorrow.'
Of course, there are many interpretations in the modern era.
For instance, The East attributes this fearlessness in the face of death to a kind of faith and spirit, while The West often summarizes it all with Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
In simple terms, once basic needs are t, the pursuit of self-actualization begins to achieve a sense of spiritual fulfillnt.
Undoubtedly, journalist Chris Rodi not only is well-fed but also has a strong adventurous spirit.
For example, from his various comnts on social networking dia, it's clear that he is not content with being an unknown journalist. His role models are none other than the renowned Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of the past.
In the field of journalism, many tis, if you can successfully pull off a big story without dying, you can achieve fa and wealth.
And now, the opportunity is laid out in front of Chris Rodi.
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"Jack, I've got a big scoop!" Chris Rodi burst directly into the news director's office.
"Alright, Chris, calm down." Jack Stelter, the manager who was buried in his work, raised his head and glimpsed the impetuous young man from over his reading glasses, reprimanding him with dissatisfaction.
In fact, Jack Stelter actually liked Chris Rodi very much.
Every ti he saw this energetic guy, he felt as if he was seeing his younger self.
They both had the sa ideals and passion.
Unfortunately, he later got married and had children.
From then on, he understood that heroes could not only stand in the lilight but also simply stand there naked, and naturally, his dream of being a hero faded away.
But as a man who grew up watching Superman from Krypton, how could he not have a dream of being a hero?!
Chris Rodi, who is still young and harbors his own hero dream, beca a kind of emotional sustenance for him.
Sotis, human perception is quite peculiar.
If one thing clicks, it can trigger a series of emotions like appreciation and fondness, or if sothing doesn't click, it can lead to dislike and annoyance.
In this respect, Chris Rodi is lucky.
His first job gifted him with a direct supervisor who recognized his potential.
If everything goes smoothly, he might indeed have the chance to beco a new generation Pulitzer Prize winner.
"No, Jack, you don't understand, this is really big news, and it involves Langley, so I didn't dare to email you. Just take a look and you'll understand."
Chris Rodi moved up to Jack Stelter's computer and directly plugged in a USB drive he had prepared earlier.
Then he picked up a headset from the desk and handed it over.
Jack Stelter looked at Chris Rodi solemnly, aware of the sensitivity of the news involving Langley, and then put on the headset to listen.
"Also, look at it with this illustration." Chris Rodi took the mouse and opened the comic book.
After a mont, Jack Stelter's eyes also lit up.
Yes, this was indeed a big scoop.
It was also intricately related to so recent real world events.
It's not about the recent incidents at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the debates about the feud between the Qiaoze Natural Science Award and Crawford Prize are mainly centered in Europe. In the United States, it's the academic circles that are concerned with these matters, as the general public hasn't yet turned their attention to it.
On one hand, the influence of the Crawford Prize among the general public is very small; on the other hand, it is now a critical juncture of a more important matter, with both parties spending money desperately to buy dia exposure for their showdown.
The majority of people's attention has already been drawn to explosive comnts from both sides, leaving them no energy to focus on other matters.
So, the reason this news hits the nerve is because the public is still fernting over the sudden resignation of the forr Langley head, who then turned around to stand on their forr employer's side, revealing a shocking conspiracy.
What would be the public's reaction after this audio and comic book are exposed, especially when the deeds of the brand-new head of Langley are completely revealed?
Considering this, Jack Stelter took a deep breath, his eyes shining, then hesitated a bit.
The news was definitely big, and from their standpoint, it was also good news.
At least for Romand Willy, the resigned forr Langley head, it was indeed the best possible news.
The only problem was the danger involved.
After all, this implicated the current head of Langley.
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