💨 Abstract

The article discusses the desensitization of Americans to political violence and mass shootings, particularly during Donald Trump's second term. The author and others feel numb rather than horrified due to the constant stream of tragic news, a phenomenon known as "doomscrolling." Experts attribute this numbness to information overload and the brain's inability to maintain high levels of emotional response to constant threats. Political violence in the U.S.

Courtesy: Sarah Hooper