Topic: Pax Americana

The concept of Pax Americana is viewed as transitioning into a state of perpetual media-driven distraction. Rapid-fire reporting on events like the MH17 crash, the rise of the Caliphate, and the Ebola outbreak is characterized as a "pounding" of the public psyche to prevent deep concentration on single issues. This superficiality is compared to the escapism found in professional sports.