I appreciate your weighing in. I don't know what to make of it, and it's curious. I read an explanation that it was a swarm of bugs. I don't see bugs in this.
As for your other point... People aren't ready. I am wavering on this. I suspect you're right. Sometimes I think, we can do this... Sometimes I think I am ready... But then, honest, I know I am a bit of a chicken! :) Some of that also may relate to my childhood experiences.