Know Your Enemy

UNLOCKED: How the Pandemic Changed Everything (w/ David Wallace-Wells)

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Apr 8, 2025
David Wallace-Wells, an Opinion writer at the New York Times and climate change expert, joins the discussion to reflect on how the pandemic has reshaped our world. He shares insights on the emotional aftermath of COVID-19, emphasizing the lingering trauma and societal divisions it has created. The conversation delves into urban versus rural pandemic responses and the shifting political landscape. Wallace-Wells also addresses the impact on youth perspectives and the importance of acknowledging these changes for healing and future resilience.
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ANECDOTE

Musk's COVID Prediction

  • Elon Musk bet Sam Harris that COVID-19 would disappear quickly in 2020.
  • He predicted fewer than 35,000 total cases by April 2020.
INSIGHT

Hazy Memories

  • Memories of the pandemic's early days are unreliable and hazy.
  • People misremember the duration of restrictions and the timeline of events.
INSIGHT

Early Solidarity

  • Early pandemic responses in red and blue states were surprisingly similar.
  • Shared fear and solidarity drove widespread adoption of safety measures, despite political rhetoric.
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