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The most dangerous thing right now isn’t the virus, or the economy
In problematic times, the need to evaluate ideas and solutions is far too important to be clouded by denial and divisiveness
A shift seems to be taking place around the world. Such times cause us great concern; times of change often bring fear, and fear is a great hindrance to thinking carefully and critically about ideas, each other, and the future.
I say “right now” as its importance takes precedence for a few reasons: the world is in flux, economically and politically. We seem to be at some precipice, about to pass a rubicon, having been pushed there both with fear, and events mostly beyond our control.
It’s as if the ground is shifting beneath us; we fear that the earth will crack open, so we better just pick one side to stand on, and stay there, to be safe.
Intellectual honesty is paramount in this time. The push to identify the ‘other’ and follow the chosen narrative will increase intensely; many are vying for your mind, your headspace, and your eyeballs, more than ever before.
