Suppose covid hadn't happened?
Discussion
Suppose things had gone differently in Wuhan and the virus had never escaped into the human population. Obviously in the short term a good deal of trouble would have been avoided, but how might life be different now?
The trend towards working from home wouldn't have accelerated for one thing.
Probably the same would apply to cashless shopping.
Without wishing to sound too conspiratorial, Govts and councils would not have discovered just how keen a lot of the public are on having their freedoms restricted. For example 15 minute cities ETC might not be catching on.
The trend towards working from home wouldn't have accelerated for one thing.
Probably the same would apply to cashless shopping.
Without wishing to sound too conspiratorial, Govts and councils would not have discovered just how keen a lot of the public are on having their freedoms restricted. For example 15 minute cities ETC might not be catching on.
Personally, I would be living and working in Fuzhou in China full time now had it all not happened.
I think a lot of peoples finances would be in better condition as the surge in home shopping to pass the time wouldn't have happened.
The public sector wouldn't be as shambolic if home working hadn't happened - lots are still very ineffectual as they have never got to grips with it (having a dedicated work space, how to be productive at home, how to be managed remotely, etc.)
I think a lot of peoples finances would be in better condition as the surge in home shopping to pass the time wouldn't have happened.
The public sector wouldn't be as shambolic if home working hadn't happened - lots are still very ineffectual as they have never got to grips with it (having a dedicated work space, how to be productive at home, how to be managed remotely, etc.)
Lost ranger said:
Suppose things had gone differently in Wuhan and the virus had never escaped into the human population. Obviously in the short term a good deal of trouble would have been avoided, but how might life be different now?
The trend towards working from home wouldn't have accelerated for one thing.
Probably the same would apply to cashless shopping.
Without wishing to sound too conspiratorial, Govts and councils would not have discovered just how keen a lot of the public are on having their freedoms restricted. For example 15 minute cities ETC might not be catching on.
I dont get the link between Covid and 15 minute cities. People were just as concerned and confused by Covid as the Government were and went along with it because they didnt have the information to do otherwise. I dont think that means they will just ago along with other things in the same way. I think lots of people will go along with 15 minute cities because they can see as clear as the nose on their face that there is clearly too much traffic in their area. The trend towards working from home wouldn't have accelerated for one thing.
Probably the same would apply to cashless shopping.
Without wishing to sound too conspiratorial, Govts and councils would not have discovered just how keen a lot of the public are on having their freedoms restricted. For example 15 minute cities ETC might not be catching on.
Work from home has changed radically for many though. Plus smaller things like doing click and collect then sitting outside a shop in your car and having someone bring it out to you and put it in the boot. eg Currys PC World.
Lost ranger said:
Suppose things had gone differently in Wuhan and the virus had never escaped into the human population. Obviously in the short term a good deal of trouble would have been avoided, but how might life be different now?
The trend towards working from home wouldn't have accelerated for one thing.
Probably the same would apply to cashless shopping.
Without wishing to sound too conspiratorial, Govts and councils would not have discovered just how keen a lot of the public are on having their freedoms restricted. For example 15 minute cities ETC might not be catching on.
I don't know about being conspiratorial but, with things like working from home and 15 minute cities, perhaps being forced in that direction has helped accelerate an evolution in the way we live and work.The trend towards working from home wouldn't have accelerated for one thing.
Probably the same would apply to cashless shopping.
Without wishing to sound too conspiratorial, Govts and councils would not have discovered just how keen a lot of the public are on having their freedoms restricted. For example 15 minute cities ETC might not be catching on.
Randy Winkman said:
I dont get the link between Covid and 15 minute cities. People were just as concerned and confused by Covid as the Government were and went along with it because they didnt have the information to do otherwise. I dont think that means they will just ago along with other things in the same way. I think lots of people will go along with 15 minute cities because they can see as clear as the nose on their face that there is clearly too much traffic in their area.
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/15-minute-neighbourhood-covidhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20201214-how-...
Randy Winkman said:
I dont get the link between Covid and 15 minute cities. People were just as concerned and confused by Covid as the Government were and went along with it because they didnt have the information to do otherwise. I dont think that means they will just ago along with other things in the same way. I think lots of people will go along with 15 minute cities because they can see as clear as the nose on their face that there is clearly too much traffic in their area.
Work from home has changed radically for many though. Plus smaller things like doing click and collect then sitting outside a shop in your car and having someone bring it out to you and put it in the boot. eg Currys PC World.
I simply cant get my head round why anyone would want to live in an open prison, restricted to where and how often thay can go,but, i suspect you might be right. Work from home has changed radically for many though. Plus smaller things like doing click and collect then sitting outside a shop in your car and having someone bring it out to you and put it in the boot. eg Currys PC World.
Jan 2020 I asked to work from home on Fridays. Was told no. Two months later the entire company started working from home five days a week and continues to this day.
I was mid-divorce and it allowed me to have 50/50 custody of my children. I now have a far better life with them than I was envisioning and i's also saved me £600/month child maintenance. That money allowed me to buy a much nicer home in a nicer area.
Without covid, I would be the typical 'every other weekend' dad, and probably living in a cheap flat somewhere.
I was mid-divorce and it allowed me to have 50/50 custody of my children. I now have a far better life with them than I was envisioning and i's also saved me £600/month child maintenance. That money allowed me to buy a much nicer home in a nicer area.
Without covid, I would be the typical 'every other weekend' dad, and probably living in a cheap flat somewhere.
Lost ranger said:
Randy Winkman said:
I dont get the link between Covid and 15 minute cities. People were just as concerned and confused by Covid as the Government were and went along with it because they didnt have the information to do otherwise. I dont think that means they will just ago along with other things in the same way. I think lots of people will go along with 15 minute cities because they can see as clear as the nose on their face that there is clearly too much traffic in their area.
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/15-minute-neighbourhood-covidhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20201214-how-...
monkfish1 said:
Randy Winkman said:
I dont get the link between Covid and 15 minute cities. People were just as concerned and confused by Covid as the Government were and went along with it because they didnt have the information to do otherwise. I dont think that means they will just ago along with other things in the same way. I think lots of people will go along with 15 minute cities because they can see as clear as the nose on their face that there is clearly too much traffic in their area.
Work from home has changed radically for many though. Plus smaller things like doing click and collect then sitting outside a shop in your car and having someone bring it out to you and put it in the boot. eg Currys PC World.
I simply cant get my head round why anyone would want to live in an open prison, restricted to where and how often thay can go,but, i suspect you might be right. Work from home has changed radically for many though. Plus smaller things like doing click and collect then sitting outside a shop in your car and having someone bring it out to you and put it in the boot. eg Currys PC World.
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