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

I think the world changes regardless, how can it not with almost 8 billion humans in this planet. Do I think a spotlight has been cast upon areas of life that make us uncomfortable, more than in any time in modern history, probably. But do I think there will be long term changes that will stem from this spotlight. Unfortunately no. Not in my lifetime, maybe … but for my kids kids, my future grandkids, there is hope. Systemic problems need to be corrected starting with a generation of people - my girls are 15 and 16 - and have watched our societal “norms”, or inequalities be showcased this year. They have witnessed the baffling craziness of the lengths to which someone will go to retain power, and not in a good way. This is the generation no one is paying attention to right now, but for the next election cycle, they will be front and center. These kids are old enough to make informed decisions, and could follow the election, but we’re not old enough to vote. By the next election cycle they will be old enough to vote and that could change everything for generations to come. At least a generation that might give a hoot about racial and gender equality and therefore make an impact for their own lives and future generations. Should be interesting to see that unfold.