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"A woman finds a mask in her coat pocket, leftover from the 2021 mandate. It
triggers such a violent emotional reaction in her mind that she throws the mask
across the room and starts sobbing, then tweets about the experience. This
woman might be suffering from urgent normal syndrome.
What’s that, you ask?
As Covid continues to spread worldwide, many people are finding it difficult to
accept reality. They refuse to examine facts, even when they’re presented in
forms that are easy to comprehend. Instead, they insist on reclaiming an
obsolete version of “normal” that involves large indoor gatherings without any
precautions. This could be you or someone you love. Do they need help?
The short answer is yes.
They do.
Do you have Urgent Normal Syndrome?
Over the last few years, some of us adapted to pandemic life. We learned about
the very real risks posed by Covid infections that appear “mild” at first but
later lead to disability and chronic illness, even severe life-ending events
like heart attacks and strokes. We educated ourselves and each other on
appropriate protections like N95 masks and clean air. We learned how to live
happy, fulfilling lives without risking our health or putting others at risk.
Despite a wealth of information on these topics, many people have been engaging
in what psychologists and medical researchers would consider reckless behavior
that puts their health at risk and endangers their loved ones. They seem to
romanticize the lives they led before the pandemic, almost relishing long
commutes and countless hours spent in office buildings they once abhorred. They
demonstrate an obsession with returning to “normal.”
For lack of a better term, some of us have started referring to these behaviors
as urgent normal syndrome (UNS)."
Via Violet Blue’s
Pandemic Roundup: June 29, 2023
https://www.patreon.com/posts/pandemic-roundup-85288140
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
