The context clues at the end of paragraph 1 suggest that the idiom "as far as the eye could reach" means

Which two principles form the basis for capitalism?

Which best expresses the irony present in this passage?

Have you ever contributed to “social media outrage” (using your social media accounts to boost the anger about a contemporary issue by forwarding it, liking it, etc.) without stopping to think who might’ve originated the message or what the originator’s motives might’ve been? provide example.