Global events?

I like science and being frustrated by the general lack of discourse and society's total lack of self awareness?

I realize that most people don't toss the word around much after Civics class in middle school, but it implies active citizen participation in everything from domestic affairs to matters of state. It even has a positive connotation, i.e., 'civic duty.' I agree that 'politics' falls short in describing the level of interest and participation exercised by people I admire. 'Politics?' It implies smoke-filled rooms, bag men & half-assed compromises.

that word never sat right with me. Politics to me is back rooms with the ends justify the means kind of dirty deals. I decided to change my words to Current Events. That emcompasses all that grabs my attention. A better fit for me.

They get the conversation started

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How do you describe what Jared Diamond writes about ?