>>12549026>pictures, on a neuroscience/"practical magic" level, are simply the best at bypassing human brain filtersI agree to that.
This is why I also believe, that the conjunction of all the variables that led to the existance of what it today known as the "Napalm girl" was a direct act of God (creator, the creative force) to measure if our species - and maybe even our quadrant of existence - are to be continued.
As the world perceived this picture, which had the magical properties of passing all the brain filters of the viewer, humanity was tested if they chose (temporary) peace over annihilation by creation itself.