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Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

I listen to the radio (mostly local pop/rock and NPR) all day long and am a news junkie as well and read CNN, Fox, NYT and Wash Post throughout the day. Have been hearing/reading a lot of heartwarming stories about people being extra nice and caring. Just heard a good little story about a food delivery guy who lost his mask and one of his customers gave him one and a big tip. Lot of these stories which is great.

My own customers have been really nice asking how things are going and if we are doing OK here.

A few days ago I was going to post postulating that something like this virus was the catalyst for cultural shift toward a more Star Trekian humanity.

But also have been hearing/reading stories about Michigan protesters, people hoarding and reselling for a huge profit, fake drugs, stuff like that.

I think the good outweighs the bad by many factors but the dichotomy is interesting.

Most people are good/decent. There are a few bad apples and morons, but they are usually loud enough that they stand out.

I'd be surprised if this led to any long term cultural change. It seems like this is what usually happens in a disaster, whether it be fires, floods, hurricanes, whatever.... After the disaster is over, things will slowly go back to normal.