The article, The Desensitization Dilemma, dives into the impact of desensitization with the short story Harrison Bergeron, the lens of the media influence, and its role in numbing emotional responses. In the story of Harrison Bergeron, Hazel and George watch a grievous event - the televised shooting of their son, Harrison. During the show, “George went out into the kitchen for a can of beer” (Vonnegut). But when he returns, he discovers his wife sobbing. George questions her emotional state, and all she can respond with is, "I forget. something real sad on television” (Vonnegut). The significance of this scene lies in the uncaring response from both characters. George's choice to fetch a can of beer during such a traumatic event suggests a