[TaylorAlexander]

I think the pandemic has taught us that our infrastructure is not well designed to prevent the spread of disease, and that investment in this area can help prevent future pandemics. We used to treat people getting sick as a normal course of life, but obviously people are getting sick from somewhere. The more we can do to prevent that the better quality of life people will have. And more importantly, the harder it will be for potential pandemics to take off. For example we can do a lot to improve building ventilation, which would help reduce transmission of airborne disease like covid.

[antisthenes]

> I think the pandemic has taught us that our infrastructure is not well designed to prevent the spread of disease, and that investment in this area can help prevent future pandemics.

The only thing the pandemic has taught me is that other people were getting me sick (at work and/or gym, most likely).

I have not been sick with any respiratory sickness (even common cold) since the beginning of COVID, mostly due to going remote.

[K0balt]

Shocker- humans are the primary vector for human pathogens.

So, yes, isolation from humans (and animals) will drastically reduce your exposure to pathogens. And probably, joy, fulfilment, and worthwhile experiences as well.

But, you’re not wrong. And for many people, going into work is a bullshit requirement. Remote work FTW.

[TaylorAlexander]

> The only thing the pandemic has taught me

I bet you have learned more than one thing from the pandemic.

[playingalong]

They might have known everything already before ;)

[K0balt]

Aren’t we the eternal optimist today! Ah, to have that kind of faith in humanity again.