Revisiting Topic: Columbine - Black Swan Theory

We’ve all heard how the Columbine killings could have been easily prevented, but I feel like the black swan theory heavily applies here. Yes, the tragedy might have been lessened, but it is unlikely that it would have been caught in time. People are thinking back on what happened with more information than they had in the past, making certain choices seem more obviously beneficial than before, where they may have been avoided due to an unknown outcome. In addition to this, the mental state of Dylan and Eric is so clearly defined nowadays because of the journals and witness accounts, and it is unlikely that the diary entries would have ever been seen by outsiders before the shootings. Once again, I agree with the fact that there were signs people missed at the time, but it is important to not forget that based on their social status in school and their relationship with their parents, it is understandable how information slipped through. It is unfair to blame those in the past for not stopping these events, and we must learn from that day in order to prevent this from happening again.