We think we live in extraordinary times, and maybe it will prove to be. However, a little perspective is also needed. (p.s. I didn't write this, but I did add to it.)

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Note: I stumbled upon this article and thought it was interesting in light of the current climate of panic. It was written in 2013 from the New York Times of all places, but aside from the flawed conclusion I think it is worth reading. I've been thinking about how our society has become so prone to fear and panic. I believe it is because now we have social media and 24/7 news coverage. We are just inundated with way too much information. It has become unhealthy for society and will lead to…

10 reasons why I think shutting down the economy, businesses, and mass quarantines are not only unwarranted, but ultimately destructive:

1) The longer this goes on the more damage it does to our economy, possibly leading to a recession or a depression. The economy is our life-blood. If the economy collapses then the health system collapses, and more people will die. 

2) It infringes on our Constitutional rights to freely assemble, and can easily be abused by…

Which is worse, the coronavirus or the panic that has ensued as a result? According to some, like NIAID Director Dr. Fauci, it could kill hundreds of thousands or even millions of people. Even though by all accounts the Covid-19 is only marginally worse than the seasonal flu, mainly because it’s a new strain which we currently don’t have a vaccine for. The mortality rate of Wuhan, China and Italy appear to be outliers rather than a true representation. For instance, onboard the closed…