I actually like the non-consumerist, non-fossil-fuel-consuming aspects of our current situation. If it wasn't for the omnipresent dread and social isolation, I'd say things were pretty good. The air is clear, there are people walking outside, CO2 emissions are down.
I've been thinking the same thing. It's really nice being able to go for a walk or bicycle ride without so many cars out on the road. It's neat hearing about people starting gardens, and exciting that businesses are finally being forced to take telecommuting seriously.
Obviously people dying is horrible, and the economic damage could be problematic, but I do hope that whenever this is all over, some good may come of it.
You also like the destruction of the economy, the 30% unemployment, the lost retirements, the collapsing mortgage market?
If you just think this is a short break before we get back to normal you are in for a rude awakening.
This will change everything both for us, our children and their children.
Millions of companies are going to go bankrupt and people are going to get poorer which means more people are going to die from this not the least from famine.
I think I already mentioned the specific aspects I liked. But sure go ahead and be outraged about a bunch of things I didn't say.
> more people are going to die from this not the least from famine.
That didn't happen in the last recession - mortality rates apparently went down overall[1], though suicides were up[2]. And farm work isn't going to stop, so it isn't clear why there would be a famine.
Anyway, stay safe and take care. It's obviously a tense time for everyone, and I hope you and your family and friends are all well.
Last recession was vacation compared to this. This is a very very different scenario. This is like being in war, business cant happen even if you wanted to, even if there are customers.
I am not outraged, i just pointed to the consequences of what you are enjoying so much.
