Planet Shrugged: How Earthquakes Unite and Humiliate the World in 30 Seconds Flat
It’s Tuesday, somewhere along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which means the planet is once again auditioning for the role of “indifferent landlord.” A 7.3-magnitude quake politely rattles the Philippines; Tokyo’s early-warning apps scream like caffeinated karaoke machines; and in California, influencers livestream their chandeliers swinging in slo-mo, hashtagging #earthquakeaesthetic. Meanwhile, on the opposite side…