Quote From eska:
I wish I could edit the title - I meant herd, not heard.
Didn't even notice - I noticed "headng" though ;-)
Yes, our society is changing dramatically (and horribly!). Gloomy times indeed. I'm feeling a lot of "oh what's the point" at the moment. I'm sorry it's hitting your actual research too. As if the hit academia and, well, society in general is taking isn't bad enough.
Hope you recover from your shell-shock soon (gift)