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Thinking through the long term implications of this disaster is interesting because it might be a catalyst for a lot of positive change, especially in the U.S.
by lubujackson 7y ago
Thinking through the long term implications of this disaster is interesting because it might be a catalyst for a lot of positive change, especially in the U.S. Hopefully we can flatten the curve and prevent huge mortalities before things spiral, but I can't see how the aftermath this doesn't lead to an immediate demand for universal healthcare in the U.S.
Beyond that, a lesson in listening to and respecting scientific warnings about climate change and other existential threats we'd rather not think about. Lessons about not blindly listening to economic advisers who want numbers to go up and, hopefully, lessons about how humans can revert to human kindness and decency when faced with real issues. I think of the stories from NYC about so many people helping each other on 9/11 - we need to become real communities again to work through this together.
- dkdk8283 7y agoI do hope the push to WFH helps normalize remote work - that’s something I’m optimistic about. I think it’s a stretch to say a virus pandemic will be the catalyst for climate policy change but stranger things have happened.
- toomuchtodo 7y agoThe voting cohort that votes for politicians that don’t support climate change mitigation policy have the highest mortality rate from the pandemic. If this pandemic doesn’t lead to universal healthcare and climate change policy because citizens have a change in heart, it might occur because enough of those opposed to these ideas die. Not intended to be morbid or gratuitous, simply an observation.
- fortran77 7y agoUmmm...I don't think so. The Marin Chrunchy-Moms, who are falling over from the measles, and will not get their kids vaccinated, are sure to have a high mortality rate. And they certainly do support climate change mitigation.
- toomuchtodo 7y agoWe’ll find out soon enough. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epgkb7/if-your-aging-parents-are-ignoring-coronavirus-risks-youre-not-alone https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epgkb7/if-your-aging-pare...
- ponsin 7y agoI think that the world (and specifically the US) had been worse ever since 9/11. With lack of privacy through the Patriot act and horrible airplane experience I wouldn't say that the long term effects of 9/11 was good.