It’s probable that people will remember that shared moment just as clearly as the news. It serves as evidence that the shift to digital media does not eliminate emotional nuance. We are still the same people who gathered in town squares to hear the news, sat around fires and told stories, and felt the pulse of our community during periods of significant change. Our hearts haven’t changed, but our instruments have. The worldwide stillness served as a reminder that sometimes there are just too many things to say, and in those situations, our collective silence is the most beautiful reaction. On that day, everyone on the planet felt it collectively rather than just watching the news.
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