So things have changed since my last update. The virus from Wuhan has officially been named COVID19 (SARS-CoV2), aptly named after Corona Virus Disease 2019. it has now spread internationally with velocity. Finally, the WHO have called this a pandemic. At the time there is a sense of uncertainty and experts and governments are asking people to exercise "Social distancing". The details and complexities of the virus still remain largely unknown. It appears to be more fatal for the elder and for men. Countries have enforced lockdowns of varying degrees in order to curb the spread and limit the impact on respective medical infrastructures, or to "flatten the curve". Social Distancing, and flattening the the curve maybe very well be the words of 2020.
Around the world, you hear story of humanity being left at the door and anecdotes of toilet paper scarcity and people stock-piling basic food items. Markets have not been spared the uncertainty, with volatility and markets at 10 year lows (although, the impetus may have actually been the Oil war). People are working remotely, effectively mind you and families have been torn apart, but also pushed closer, there will be a cultural change at the end of all of this and frankly, I'm optimistic.
Back to the Social Distancing, I am enjoying this period. I can't be sure, but I would say I'm fortunate in the sense that the period in my life is probably the less impacted. I'm not a kid stuck indoors, I've finished studying so there's no additional stress outside of the day-to-day and I've probably past the stage where socialising and frequenting bars and crowded areas are required to maintain a healthy social life. That being said, I have started wearing a mask and have become a hand sanitizer merchant. There's been more reading, and I have a select group of friends that we see on a weekly basis. So, am I enjoying the social distancing? Kind of.
Currently (appropriately) Reading: "The Shock Doctrine"
Around the world, you hear story of humanity being left at the door and anecdotes of toilet paper scarcity and people stock-piling basic food items. Markets have not been spared the uncertainty, with volatility and markets at 10 year lows (although, the impetus may have actually been the Oil war). People are working remotely, effectively mind you and families have been torn apart, but also pushed closer, there will be a cultural change at the end of all of this and frankly, I'm optimistic.
Back to the Social Distancing, I am enjoying this period. I can't be sure, but I would say I'm fortunate in the sense that the period in my life is probably the less impacted. I'm not a kid stuck indoors, I've finished studying so there's no additional stress outside of the day-to-day and I've probably past the stage where socialising and frequenting bars and crowded areas are required to maintain a healthy social life. That being said, I have started wearing a mask and have become a hand sanitizer merchant. There's been more reading, and I have a select group of friends that we see on a weekly basis. So, am I enjoying the social distancing? Kind of.
Currently (appropriately) Reading: "The Shock Doctrine"
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