In discussing the way forward with the COVID-19 pandemic, many have used the term ‘new normal’ to describe the societal behaviour required for the future. In this article we would like to not discuss COVID-19 as much as what it has revealed about us, our society.
We would like to say that there is no ‘new normal’ because we were not normal to begin with. We have been abnormal as a society for a very long time. The coronavirus has helped to unmask our sick society and systems that we have developed and evolved over many decades. Greed, corruption, power hunger, control, oppression, lies and self-interest have become the hallmarks of our present society, and in most nations. While there are altruistic individuals and some who are trying to improve the situation, many are caught in the chase for wealth and power. Most have become cynical, hope-less and weary.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2020/08/30/there-is-no-new-normal-we-were-not-normal-to-begin-with-dr-amar-singh-hss-a/1898522
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