The challenges imposed by a global health crisis bring out the varied nature of human beings. Some, prone to panic, withdraw from most aspects of their life to focus on their personal welfare. Others, respecting and adhering to the advice of health professionals, find ways to be productive and enjoy life while protecting themselves and others.
Then there are those who distrust science for political, religious or economic reasons, choosing to ignore public health recommendations and proceeding as if immune to the threat; unfortunately, that "personal choice" puts both themselves and others at risk. Finally, there are those who go beyond social expectations, finding ways to ease the stress on vulnerable individuals and populations in their own community, throughout the country or across the globe.
We all know where we fall on this spectrum and must ask ourselves if we are part of the problem or part of the solution. The more of us that choose the latter approach, the better off humanity will be.
Then there are those who distrust science for political, religious or economic reasons, choosing to ignore public health recommendations and proceeding as if immune to the threat; unfortunately, that "personal choice" puts both themselves and others at risk. Finally, there are those who go beyond social expectations, finding ways to ease the stress on vulnerable individuals and populations in their own community, throughout the country or across the globe.
We all know where we fall on this spectrum and must ask ourselves if we are part of the problem or part of the solution. The more of us that choose the latter approach, the better off humanity will be.
