Woody Hat
Perfect Time to Panic

Perfect Time
to Panic.

Your curated dashboard of society's threats —
Not to spiral, but to stay sharp.
Not to fear, but to focus.

The Weeb Economy

The Panic:
Potential overemphasis on niche internet culture risking mainstream misunderstanding.

The Hope:
Growing interest could foster greater appreciation and understanding of subcultures.

The Action:

Explore credible sources to understand internet subcultures better: https://knowyourmeme.com

12/30/2025 · NoahpinionNoahpinion logo

Kansas still has time to reverse course on an awful stadium subsidy

The Panic:
Public subsidy for stadiums may waste billions without guaranteed economic benefits.

The Hope:
Reversing course could prevent unnecessary public expenditure and promote fiscal responsibility.

The Action:

Advocate for responsible funding; learn more at Cato Institute.

12/30/2025 · OpinionsOpinions logo

The intellect of LeBron James

The Panic:
No significant concern; article highlights LeBron James's intellectual abilities and legacy.

The Hope:
LeBron's example inspires recognition of athlete intelligence and potential beyond sports.

The Action:

Explore LeBron's insights and career at https://www.nba.com/player/2544/lebron_james

12/30/2025 · OpinionsOpinions logo

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 79

The Panic:
The article does not highlight a specific concern or issue; focuses on her death.

The Hope:
No explicit optimism or solutions are offered regarding her legacy or future politics.

The Action:

Reflect on Bangladesh's political history and current leadership; learn more here.

12/30/2025 · Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera logo

Using Rose Bowl-bound Indiana’s playbook to improve college education

The Panic:
Universities may lack effective strategies to improve college education outcomes.

The Hope:
Applying successful football team strategies could enhance higher education performance.

The Action:

Explore strategies at Harvard Education for improvement.

12/30/2025 · OpinionsOpinions logo

What huge, beautiful things does 2026 have in store? Take my quiz.

The Panic:
Uncertainty about what significant events or changes 2026 will bring.

The Hope:
Potential for positive developments and progress in the upcoming year.

The Action:

Engage with credible forecasts to better understand 2026's prospects. https://www.weforum.org/reports

12/30/2025 · OpinionsOpinions logo

Support JournalismMental Wellness