COVID-19 Antiviral Prescription

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For: Individuals and Society


Prescription for COVID-19 (3 Refills):

  • Science is important, math is important, and nature is real. Continue to learn, think for yourself, and innovate. Critical thinking will help you take better precautions, prepare adequately, reduce panic, and help gauge risk more effectively.

  • Build better safety nets. COVID-19 is the textbook definition of an exogenous shock to the system that even travel insurance does not cover. No one caused it, yet billions will suffer. 

  • Vote. Effective government is needed to save millions of lives; bad leaders do the opposite. Invest in people, civics, and government services to enhance public goods and utilities. 

  • Channel empathy over self. Parents are getting a taste of the education system’s role in keeping society from falling apart. More people are realizing the predicament of having to work multiple jobs. Understand your privilege before buying that extra case of toilet paper. 

  • Avoid the media cycle as much as possible. Stick to the facts.

  • Pause and reflect on what truly matters in life. Never has society universally hit the pause button, so make the most of it. Time for self care, deep thinking, doing that project you always put off, and making real connections with family and friends. The superficiality of social networking and binge streaming will fade for more meaningful human activity.

  • Help. The good news is that many impactful people are on it - from Larry David to Bill Gates, but that’s not enough. Make the sacrifice, social distance, support healthcare workers, do your part and the world will heal. 

  • Wash your hands, and lotion. Discover the magic of lotion. 


Directions:

  • Take at least once a day for 90 days, until the curve flattens or vaccination.


Signed By:
David ex Machina

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