In 'Ghosts of Iron Mountain', Phil Tinline explores the impact of a 1967 hoax government report claiming that peace might harm societal stability. Despite being exposed as a prank, the report influenced public perception, feeding conspiracy theories that persisted for decades, including the assassination of JFK and the emergence of QAnon. Conversely, 'Turning to Birds' by Lili Taylor shares her transformative journey of discovery through birding during a personal sabbatical, celebrating nature’s ability to provide wisdom and solace, encapsulated in the joy of intimate observation with binoculars.
The leaked 1967 government report suggesting that peace wasn’t in society’s best interest was a hoax yet manipulated public perception, fueling decades of conspiracies.
Lili Taylor’s 'Turning to Birds' chronicles her transformation during an emotional sabbatical, where birding became her escape and exploration of a deeply enriching inner soundscape.
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