In a world where societies are in turmoil, politics runs in endless circles, and our problems keep piling up, we have to ask: why do we behave so distracted and tribal?

Eventually, we'll be forced to admit that we lost precious time to this nonsense.

But when we finally recognize the need for change, our splintered views (reality bubbles) will prevent us from uniting on a single blame.

Here comes the question — straight out of a Star Trek episode, we might resort to bizarre scapegoats — perhaps a mysterious virus, invasive spores, alien ghosts, or even a weird unknown energy state.

This absurd narrative would serve as a way to deflect the shame of our collective failure. Can we bet on such a common scapegoat scenario emerging by 2030?

😂

• Update 2025-02-13 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Foreign DNA as a trigger:

  • Any introduction of foreign DNA into the human system qualifies.

  • This includes, but is not limited to, bacteria, mites, or any other microbes.

  • The outcome does not have to be a virus specifically.

• Update 2025-02-13 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Criteria for Multiple Qualifying Answers:

  • If multiple scapegoats qualify, the market will resolve based on the first cause to receive major media coverage.

  • Media evaluation will include outlets from the left, center, and right.