Is Covid 19 turning us into Minimalists?
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Explanation:
The Coronavirus pandemic brought about the absurd situation of immobility in a world obsessed with movement; confinement in an era of global interconnectedness; and the realization that we might live better with less in a world where economic growth is the cherry-picked indicator of national wellbeing. Corona made the contradictions of our century so unequivocal that many of us are re-assessing the meaning of normality. As we all fight our own battles against a common invisible enemy, the world starts communicating on the same level playing field. Amid the cacophony channeled by worldwide media, a consensus is visible. It appears that Covid-19 is turning us into minimalists.
Of course, this didn’t just happen overnight. Having to interrupt our travel plans, not earning as much income, not being technically able to buy stuff both in stores and online because of delivery limitations, added to the withdrawal of our access to gyms, restaurants, bars, clubs… All of this was terribly aggravating at first.
Who could blame our anger, fear, and surprise? What an invasive impediment on our liberties! Our right to move, to be social, to consume were suspended indefinitely. Some even ventured to say that this change could be permanent. That things would never be the same again. What a frightful thought