As modelers, we are all historians or at least students of history. We read and research so as best as possible, have our models reflect a particular time and place in history. That being the case, how do you all think history will reflect on this Covid thing in the future? An honest story of something that happened in the middle of a tumultuous period in American and world history . . . or, back to the old ‘blame game’? I truely wonder.
I expect is will fad into history as the Spanish flu did until the next pandemic.
Marcus [B]
Hopefully without us fading away with it!
I don’t think this will fade away like the Spanish flu did - very different times in regards to technology and the perception of the world. I work in healthcare, and have been involved in HC policy work for some time. The pandemic has brought things such as telemedicine and digital health to the forefront, Alphabet’s going to an all virtual workplace is a reflection of the ability of significant portions of the economy to work from home. Those are just a couple positive aspects, there are negatives too, the pandemic has brought a sharp focus to the issues of health disparities. One area I would like to see retained, but is unlikely to be, is the absolute need to prepare for the next pandemic - supply issues, testing, and a national strategy. Unfortunately, that is one area that will slowly fade away.
I think it is to early to tell how history will see the year 2020. I will remember it as the year my country came apart at the seams, complete anarchy. I question “why now?” I think this pandemic is just the catalyst for massive changes yet to be seen. I love my country but to be honest…" Beam me up Scotty, I’m done with this nonsense."
Thank you to all the first responders, health care worker, and EVERY human being struggling to make thier way in this difficult time.
I just don’t know anymore. I sit around and shake my head and face palm nearly everyday. Where are we headed and how will 2020 be remembered? It won’t be rememberd fondly that’s for sure. At least it’s not the year 536.
BK
Worst Year Ever> ?
It all depends upon who is doing the writing and how far off from now. Lets turn back the clock 19 years to 9/11. For most Americans, unless you lost somebody on that day, or have served in the military on or since that day, the most that 9/11 directly means now for the average citizen is some incovienence while traveling. The unity and patriotism of the immediate aftermath is long gone. Time and distance give a different perspective.
Right now I’ll be remembering it as the second worst year in my life. Catching Covid didn’t help matter any either which also seems to have killed a lot of my sense of smell.