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Talk about what you think the world will be like after the pandemic is over.

After the pandemic.... I wonder if we'll gradually go back to what was, and 'forget' what happened.<strong> There's been some writing on the 1918 pandemic, and how it seemed to disappear form the collective memory,</strong> with very little written after it. No, of course, with social media and the internet, it seems likely much will linger. However -two things occur to me...<strong> if you've ever gotten a speeding ticket, you'll be aware that for a few days or a few weeks</strong> afterwards, you drive carefully, within the limits. Then<strong> after awhile, you return to whatever your habits were before. Similarly, if you've ever had a life threatening event</strong> or a close friend or family member with one - and accident, medical illness, etc. For a time, you think, "I'll be so grateful and mindful and fully appreciative of this life, so I don't waste a moment!" And sure, for a while, you are.... but it's hard to live in that continuously, perpetually - eventually, you gain enough distance and become mired in the day to day of life:what's for dinner, did I pay the electric bill, etc. <strong> It's hard to maintain/continue the immediate sensibilities of these events. So, I think some will remain, but probably much will not.</strong>