In Response to Andrew

[Lizette Bernal]

Hi Andrew,

It's tough to say what Americans truly needed to be able to reckon with the idea that real-life disasters can't be easily tamed. We do have Hollywood to thank for the dramatic scenes in most movies and even then, Americans are way under prepared, in my opinion. Maybe it starts with the culture? Japanese people seem to understand that disaster is out there and may be defeated by something unpredictable. Perhaps, like you mentioned, Americans are too invested in the idea that nothing can harm the country.