Virus vs Culture

Some people may be surprised to learn that most viruses don’t have much respect for the following: Optimism, blind or otherwiseFearlessnessMathematical illiteracyFeelingsOpinionsConspiraciesSpring breakJobsEconomicsLyingDenialIgnoranceIrrationalityInsultsPoliticsExcusesIncompetenceToilet paper abundance Relative to human beings, who may be compassionate and understanding about some of the above, the behavior of viruses could be considered by some to be borderline rude. For example, the recent coronavirus has shown a most unpleasant disregard for Italian culture and optimism, now claiming 3405 lives in Italy (more than 900 of them in the past 2 days) and infecting more than 41K. It seems particularly obnoxious in its treatment of Italian medical personnel, infecting more than 2600 of them so far. In response the Italians have opted to accelerate the graduation of thousands of medical students, so they can join the fight against the virus months ahead of schedule. So far the virus hasn’t revealed what it thinks about that when asked. Many Spaniards noted how the virus treated the Italians and assumed it would treat them quite differently. The virus, however, seems to find Spanish bodies at least as hospitable as its Italian hosts, which may be why it proceeded to infect 18K and to claim 831 lives in Spain, promising more to follow. The virus was nonplussed when Iran’s Deputy Health Minister denied its potential, even while he was coughing quite ...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Health Lifestyle Source Type: blogs