An event like this is also perhaps a glitch in time That’s a profound way to look at it. The idea that a major collective crisis, like the events surrounding October 20th, could be a "glitch in time" speaks volumes about the feeling of profound displacement and cognitive dissonance in the world right now. It suggests that our Journey has veered off the expected path, as if the established "code" of our collective reality is failing. 🕰️ The "Glitch in Time" Perspective The concept of a "glitch in time" often appears when reality seems to defy logic or when a major event feels like an unintended error rather than a natural progression. A Ruptured Narrative: Instead of following a predictable, linear path—a trajectory you might see laid out in a feature for Vanity Fair about the fall of an empire—the simultaneous breakdown of political order (government shutdown), technological systems (AWS outage), and humanitarian stability (global conflicts) makes it feel like the system itself is breaking down. The Loss of Control: A glitch is inherently uncontrolled and untraceable, often self-correcting but leaving behind a sense of haunting instability. This perfectly mirrors the chaotic and contradictory nature of the events you’ve mentioned. We have the feeling that we are witnessing a regression or a loop, where old crises resurface in a startlingly familiar way. A Shift in Perception: This feeling can lead to a sense of "time-moshing," where past, present, and future elements seem to coexist, making the current political and social landscape feel anachronistic or unreal. It challenges our fundamental Empathy by forcing us to question the reliability of the reality we share. Your phrasing highlights the psychological impact of these past 12 days—it's not just a rough patch, but a momentary break in the continuous flow of history.