{"id":114438,"date":"2020-11-17T22:47:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T19:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/"},"modified":"2020-11-17T22:47:16","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T19:47:16","slug":"only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/","title":{"rendered":"#Only in 2020 would running errands be the most exciting thing you do all week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a387515232d6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a387515232d6\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Getting_ready_to_leave_the_house\" >Getting ready to leave the house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#On_the_way_to_the_store\" >On the way to the store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Selecting_items\" >Selecting items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Cashing_out\" >Cashing out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Returning_home\" >Returning home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#14_things_2020_proved_wrong\" >14 things 2020 proved wrong<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98Democracy_is_destiny\" >\u2018Democracy is destiny\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#The_worst_system_except_for_all_the_others_has_been_under_attack_for_years_Trump_just_made_us_notice\" >The worst system except for all the others has been under attack for years. Trump just made us notice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98The_future_is_virtual\" >\u2018The future is virtual\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#The_pandemic_has_made_it_clear_in_more_ways_than_we_would_have_thought_to_count_you_actually_need_to_be_there\" >The pandemic has made it clear in more ways than we would have thought to count: you actually need to be there<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98Rich_countries_can_overcome\" >\u2018Rich countries can overcome\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#The_awful_response_to_the_pandemic_put_the_final_nail_in_the_myth_of_liberal_democracys_pre-eminence\" >The awful response to the pandemic put the final nail in the myth of liberal democracy\u2019s pre-eminence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98In_a_crisis_leaders_will_lead\" >\u2018In a crisis, leaders will lead\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#The_job_description_is_right_in_their_title_but_too_many_simply_failed_to_show_up_for_work\" >The job description is right in their title, but too many simply failed to show up for work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98Women_are_winning_at_work\" >\u2018Women are winning at work\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#The_economic_crisis_spurred_by_the_pandemic_has_unveiled_inequalities_and_obstacles_once_thought_a_thing_of_the_past\" >The economic crisis spurred by the pandemic has unveiled inequalities and obstacles once thought a thing of the past<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98The_individual_is_supreme\" >\u2018The individual is supreme\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Our_decades-long_love_affair_with_rugged_independence_has_suddenly_fallen_away\" >Our decades-long love affair with rugged independence has suddenly fallen away<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98The_stock_market_has_meaning\" >\u2018The stock market has meaning\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Long_treated_as_a_key_economic_indicator_by_many_it_is_now_completely_detached_from_how_the_economy_is_actually_doing\" >Long treated as a key economic indicator by many, it is now completely detached from how the economy is actually doing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98Climate_change_cant_be_stopped\" >\u2018Climate change can\u2019t be stopped\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#After_decades_of_planet-threatening_growth_emissions_fell_off_a_cliff_Environmentalists_sense_a_turning_point\" >After decades of planet-threatening growth, emissions fell off a cliff. Environmentalists sense a turning point.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98We_value_our_seniors\" >\u2018We value our seniors\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Decades_of_promises_to_improve_the_quality_of_life_of_elderly_Canadians_have_gone_unfulfilled\" >Decades of promises to improve the quality of life of elderly Canadians have gone unfulfilled<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98Kids_are_resilient\" >\u2018Kids are resilient\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Childrens_ability_to_bounce_back_has_been_pushed_to_a_breaking_point_and_exposed_some_ugly_inequalities\" >Children\u2019s ability to bounce back has been pushed to a breaking point, and exposed some ugly inequalities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98Running_errands_is_boring\" >\u2018Running errands is boring\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Rushing_out_to_get_milk_was_once_the_height_of_tedium_Today_its_an_anxiety-inducing_thrill_ride\" >Rushing out to get milk was once the height of tedium. Today, it\u2019s an anxiety-inducing thrill ride.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98We_need_the_gym\" >\u2018We need the gym\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#The_pandemic_shutdown_forced_a_reality_check_for_many_all_that_time_spent_in_the_gym_was_more_luxury_than_necessity\" >The pandemic shutdown forced a reality check: for many, all that time spent in the gym was more luxury than necessity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98Bureaucracy_is_slow\" >\u2018Bureaucracy is slow\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#The_pandemic_forced_a_culture_shift_on_government_proving_that_red_tape_really_can_be_cut\" >The pandemic forced a culture shift on government, proving that red tape really can be cut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#%E2%80%98You_can_ignore_racism\" >\u2018You can ignore racism\u2019<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/only-in-2020-would-running-errands-be-the-most-exciting-thing-you-do-all-week\/#Denying_systemic_racism_is_no_longer_tenable_But_will_the_outrage_of_the_past_summer_translate_to_substantive_change\" >Denying systemic racism is no longer tenable. But will the outrage of the past summer translate to substantive change?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Only in 2020 would running errands be the most exciting thing you do all week<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                            Rushing out to get milk was once the height of tedium. Today, it\u2019s an anxiety-inducing thrill ride.\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n                                                                        <em>This has been a year of realizing that what we thought was solid ground beneath our collective feet was in fact a cliff that would crumble away with just a bit of natural erosion or one sharp blow. We reflected on 2020 to find truths, exploded. This is one of them.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/macleans.ca\/?p=1212714\">Read more about the year that changed everything \u00bb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Think back to the before times and what it felt like to realize there was only a teaspoon of milk left in the carton. Or you forgot to pick up your pre<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ion. Or you ran out of coffee.<\/p>\n<p>More often than not, rushing to the store took time you didn\u2019t really have to spare. Waiting in line was the height of tedium. As you grabbed items from the shelf and tossed them into the cart and marched to a cashier, your mind was racing with the rest of your to-do list, and your free hand was texting \u201cSorry, I\u2019m running late.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It will not be controversial to suggest that errands have never been the height of fun (unless maybe the errand was walking your dog to the pet store, because he is and has always been a very good boy). But we have entered a new era.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>OUR EDITORIAL: Looking at truths, exploded<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>People <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly fit into two broad archetypes when it comes to pandemic shopping. With apologies to <em>Sesame Street<\/em>, let\u2019s call them Bert and Ernie. To a Bert, errands are full of terror. To an Ernie, errands are full of delight. Neither are bored. Let us demonstrate with a few examples.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_ready_to_leave_the_house\"><\/span>Getting ready to leave the house<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Bert: <\/em>Wipes phone with Lysol, stares at maps app. \u201cThis route has a few twists and turns but, yes, I think it will keep me as far away from other people as possible.\u201d Wipes phone again.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ernie: <\/em>Stares at the closet for quite some time. \u201cI\u2019m going out into the world today. People will see me. My outfit needs to slay. My mask needs to match.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_way_to_the_store\"><\/span>On the way to the store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Bert: <\/em>Listens to podcast about rising case counts. Checks pocket for hand sanitizer. Scowls at passers-by anywhere near a distance of two metres. Checks pocket again.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ernie: <\/em>Takes the scenic route. Smiles at strangers. Invents reasons to extend errand runtime. \u201cAnother <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to the liquor store wouldn\u2019t hurt.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selecting_items\"><\/span>Selecting items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Bert: <\/em>Mission is a go. Notices and appreciates floor arrows. Beelines to pre-selected products. Touches no unnecessary surface. Admires own efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ernie: <\/em>Considers wandering through the entire shop, aisle by aisle, Ikea-style. Takes several minutes to ponder chip flavours. \u201cI deserve this chocolate bar. Heck! I deserve two!\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cashing_out\"><\/span>Cashing out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Bert: <\/em>Smiles politely. Averts gaze. Keeps an eye on line spacing.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ernie: <\/em>Makes small talk through Plexiglas. Discusses the weather. Experiences pang of emotion upon realizing how nice it is to discuss the weather.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Returning_home\"><\/span>Returning home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Bert: <\/em>Washes hands vigorously. Sips in a deep, maskless breath for the first time in half an hour. \u201cGood thing I won\u2019t have to do that again until next week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Ernie: <\/em>Feels renewed. \u201cWhen can I get back outside?\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_things_2020_proved_wrong\"><\/span>14 things 2020 proved wrong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Democracy_is_destiny\"><\/span>\u2018Democracy is destiny\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_worst_system_except_for_all_the_others_has_been_under_attack_for_years_Trump_just_made_us_notice\"><\/span>The worst system except for all the others has been under attack for years. Trump just made us notice.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98The_future_is_virtual\"><\/span>\u2018The future is virtual\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pandemic_has_made_it_clear_in_more_ways_than_we_would_have_thought_to_count_you_actually_need_to_be_there\"><\/span>The pandemic has made it clear in more ways than we would have thought to count: you actually need to be there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Rich_countries_can_overcome\"><\/span>\u2018Rich countries can overcome\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_awful_response_to_the_pandemic_put_the_final_nail_in_the_myth_of_liberal_democracys_pre-eminence\"><\/span>The awful response to the pandemic put the final nail in the myth of liberal democracy\u2019s pre-eminence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98In_a_crisis_leaders_will_lead\"><\/span>\u2018In a crisis, leaders will lead\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_job_description_is_right_in_their_title_but_too_many_simply_failed_to_show_up_for_work\"><\/span>The job description is right in their title, but too many simply failed to show up for work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Women_are_winning_at_work\"><\/span>\u2018Women are winning at work\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_economic_crisis_spurred_by_the_pandemic_has_unveiled_inequalities_and_obstacles_once_thought_a_thing_of_the_past\"><\/span>The economic crisis spurred by the pandemic has unveiled inequalities and obstacles once thought a thing of the past<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98The_individual_is_supreme\"><\/span>\u2018The individual is supreme\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_decades-long_love_affair_with_rugged_independence_has_suddenly_fallen_away\"><\/span>Our decades-long love affair with rugged independence has suddenly fallen away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98The_stock_market_has_meaning\"><\/span>\u2018The stock market has meaning\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_treated_as_a_key_economic_indicator_by_many_it_is_now_completely_detached_from_how_the_economy_is_actually_doing\"><\/span>Long treated as a key economic indicator by many, it is now completely detached from how the economy is actually doing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Climate_change_cant_be_stopped\"><\/span>\u2018Climate change can\u2019t be stopped\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_decades_of_planet-threatening_growth_emissions_fell_off_a_cliff_Environmentalists_sense_a_turning_point\"><\/span>After decades of planet-threatening growth, emissions fell off a cliff. Environmentalists sense a turning point.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98We_value_our_seniors\"><\/span>\u2018We value our seniors\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decades_of_promises_to_improve_the_quality_of_life_of_elderly_Canadians_have_gone_unfulfilled\"><\/span>Decades of promises to improve the quality of life of elderly Canadians have gone unfulfilled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Kids_are_resilient\"><\/span>\u2018Kids are resilient\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childrens_ability_to_bounce_back_has_been_pushed_to_a_breaking_point_and_exposed_some_ugly_inequalities\"><\/span>Children\u2019s ability to bounce back has been pushed to a breaking point, and exposed some ugly inequalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Running_errands_is_boring\"><\/span>\u2018Running errands is boring\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rushing_out_to_get_milk_was_once_the_height_of_tedium_Today_its_an_anxiety-inducing_thrill_ride\"><\/span>Rushing out to get milk was once the height of tedium. Today, it\u2019s an anxiety-inducing thrill ride.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98We_need_the_gym\"><\/span>\u2018We need the gym\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pandemic_shutdown_forced_a_reality_check_for_many_all_that_time_spent_in_the_gym_was_more_luxury_than_necessity\"><\/span>The pandemic shutdown forced a reality check: for many, all that time spent in the gym was more luxury than necessity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Bureaucracy_is_slow\"><\/span>\u2018Bureaucracy is slow\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pandemic_forced_a_culture_shift_on_government_proving_that_red_tape_really_can_be_cut\"><\/span>The pandemic forced a culture shift on government, proving that red tape really can be cut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98You_can_ignore_racism\"><\/span>\u2018You can ignore racism\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Denying_systemic_racism_is_no_longer_tenable_But_will_the_outrage_of_the_past_summer_translate_to_substantive_change\"><\/span>Denying systemic racism is no longer tenable. But will the outrage of the past summer translate to substantive change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"ctx-article-root\"><!-- --><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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