New evidence, enduring reasons
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:47 pm
The recent death of a 19-year-old inspired by Chris introduced me to this amazing story, and the theories/criticisms surrounding it.
What I found alarming and shameful were the initial reactions of Alaskans who called him naive and selfish.
Chris died doing what he believed in. Mold, toxins, hubris... Whatever the reason, (the lastest paper on his death seems heartbreakingly plausible) the bigger "why" to me seems to be why would a vibrant young man eshue the grand life he was given? What has our society become when we fail to realize that those of us seeking more out if life can't find it so easily?
A lot has happened since Chris aka "Alex" worked his way into the Alaskan wilderness. Did he mean to die? I don't think so. I think he meant to live, and that for 100 plus days, he lived more than I ever might.
Sorry if I posted this in an area more suited to scientific debate. Just wanted to get this off my chest.
What I found alarming and shameful were the initial reactions of Alaskans who called him naive and selfish.
Chris died doing what he believed in. Mold, toxins, hubris... Whatever the reason, (the lastest paper on his death seems heartbreakingly plausible) the bigger "why" to me seems to be why would a vibrant young man eshue the grand life he was given? What has our society become when we fail to realize that those of us seeking more out if life can't find it so easily?
A lot has happened since Chris aka "Alex" worked his way into the Alaskan wilderness. Did he mean to die? I don't think so. I think he meant to live, and that for 100 plus days, he lived more than I ever might.
Sorry if I posted this in an area more suited to scientific debate. Just wanted to get this off my chest.