Re: <nettime> coronavirus questions

[David Garcia <d.garcia@new-tactical-research.co.uk>]

 On 12 Mar 2020, at 08:21, sebastian@rolux.org wrote:

> 
> But also:
> 
> - What is the perspective on coronavirus seen from where you are? What
>  are the most interesting or surprising narratives that are emerging
>  in your neighborhoods or communities?
> 
> - Given that social media just adds another layer of unhealthy virality
>  to the current situation, what forms of communication and care are
>  being invented or rediscovered locally?

The sudden reduction (actually the absence) of handshakes and embraces with 
acquaintnces and friends feels very sad. The whole range of physical and social 
contact suddenly gone. But this serves to highlight the importance of these small 
acts of social solidarity. Will there be a spike in the birthrate when the epidemic 
subsides.? A mini-Co19 baby boom

On the comedic side the fact of telling yourself not to cough in confined spaces like 
trains or elevators in case you cause a minor panic has the weird effect of actually 
making you want to cough (is there a scientific name for this phenomenon..?) 



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