Hey, @protegeaa.
There's quite a bit to unpack here. I guess as far as the coronavirus goes, we'll never know it's true impact (that is if the lockdowns have actually worked), because our leaders chose to sacrifice the economy over letting it run its course. I don't want people to die. I just think there's less drastic ways to protect the vulnerable than causing society to close up shop.
Not that it makes much difference. Here we are. Our leaders will undoubtedly take responsibility for whatever the outcomes are, whether they really should or warrant it or not, and more of us will believe that government needs to be a larger part of our lives, so we can get through all of the impending doom that no doubt will be thrust upon us from here on out.
I'm not into conspiracy theory. I like to work with what's happening, though, and it's been proven all over the world that government can shut us down, whether truly warranted or not, and do so at the drop of the hat, with a protest here, another there, but for the most part, most complying.
I don't want anyone getting sick because of me, and the uncertainty of being asymptomatic while being a carrier is the trump card. But again, we also need to reach a community immunity (if that even exists, depending on who you listen to, it might not).
The truth is, we could spend 24/7 trying to learn what's the best thing to do about everything, and we would still not really know all we needed to know. How we survive in the meantime, I don't know, because that kind of research and due diligence isn't greatly rewarded. Some might find a way to monetize it. Most can't. So, we end up relying on someone we think we can trust to give us information or serve as proxy on our behalf. Meantime, those folks can have agendas that aren't really benefiting us that much.
So, I guess I'm totally going against the theme of the post here, with essentially all opinion and little left to curiosity. :) I've been doing that a bit more than I should, I think. Must be my age. :)
For what it's worth, it's good to see you popping up with posts on HIVE. I hope you and yours are well and that you ultimately make your way through the maze of mis- dis, and actual information. That's been one of my ongoing goals for years now. Figure out where the truth lies, seek it out, and then try to apply it in a world that isn't necessarily that interested in truth as it is in gaining power, fame and fortune.
Hey Glen, good to hear from you!
First off, I hear you on not wanting people to die. Every indication two months ago was that Covid19 was absolutely bonkers and just wiping out Chinese and Italians. Twitter was the place to follow what was going on and it was scary.
But it has gotten far more complex since then. I think the institutional incompetence of the ruling class has been highlighted more clearly than it has since 2008.
The corruption runs deep. I am certain that human beings are fundamentally good but fallen. We sin. I sin. And when people rise higher in power, fame, and wealth, they're likely to sin more.
Or as Spiderman says, with great power comes great responsibility.
I'm curious when the current left-right paradigm will collapse and realign. It is untenable, I think.
Anyway, now I'm rambling, but I suppose it is good to get this out once in a while.
Looking forward to seeing what grandpa's gotta eat. 🤠