OP I understand exactly what you're getting at.
Considering the response that other attacks like this have garnered, my observation from news coverage is that there's a bit of a sense of "going through the motions".
I am interested and disturbed as it is another sign of instability in the world with knock on implications.
Also people killing other people is wrong and upsetting regardless of who they are.
I also wonder if there's a bit of numbness to it all now - sort of "Oh, ISIS again....are they still at it?"
I keep an eye on world events out of curiosity mainly and because I don't like surprises. I come on MN for various reasons, sometimes light hearted, sometimes not.
It always fascinates me when posters get very heated about what we should or shouldn't be talking about, or paying attention to in the wider world. When people say they are concerned about the state of the world often the advice is to step away from news, social media and focus on one's own little bubble to protect their mental health. Which is fine of course, but unrealistic in this media driven age.
I think alot of people are in denial that things are as unstable worldwide economically and aboutthe things that are driving and feeding that instability.
People often say "Oh it's always been like this at times - it'll get better" but this overlooks the fact that we are now ruled and driven by technology that can be weaponised at any point, and not just by terrorists.
Obviously there's no point in headless chickening on a daily basis, but I'm actually in a position where I'm going to do a bit of mild prepping I think.
And I feel for those people in Moscow suffering and grieving this morning.