One thing I am certain of is life in the United States will change after the Covid-19 crisis is over. Some of the changes will be at the margins, some will be fundamental. Some will be short-lived fads, some will be permanent. I've been jotting down a list, which I will continue to add to and maybe develop into a longer post. Here is what I have so far. I'm very interested in your thoughts, challenges, and additions.
Science & Medicine:
More startup companies and innovations in medicine, bio-science, and bio-engineering
More R&D of vaccines
More reliance on video doctor’s appointments
Education:
More students going into medicine, bio-science, bio-engineering, and public health
More use of remote learning
Less reliance on standardized tests
More home schooling
Consumer Behavior:
More reliance on home delivery
More people growing their own food and cooking at home
More consumer products that incorporate (or are marketed as) anti-bacterials
More streaming, which will result in less interest in going to live events and movie theaters
More people reading ebooks and online content
Jobs:
More companies moving away from cities
More video meetings
More employers accommodating or moving purely to remote working arrangements, which will result in more choices for employees, broader job candidate pools for employers, and job fewer relocations
More demands from employees for health benefits, sick leave, and employee safety measures
Personal Lives:
More people moving away from cities
More value placed on spending time with immediate family
More hand washing as habit
More hypochondriac tendencies
Public Policy:
More debate over health care and insurance coverage reform
More attention to public health policy
More attention paid by the national security community to public health crises
Momentum behind climate change related policies backed by stats from 2020
Momentum for mandatory vaccinations
More politicians using potential for the spread of disease as a reason to curb immigration
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