“Then, identify where you think the ostrich effect is getting in the way of your life and pick a starting place,” Oscarson advised. “Start with something small ― peek at a few bank accounts, send one ...

A small town in Indiana sacrifices for "progress" (with the influence of the Wright Brothers) in The Ostrich.

This term is related to a common myth about ostriches ― that they bury their heads in the sand when frightened or threatened by predators. “The ostrich effect is when people bury their head in ...