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We will still be social
We might be physically far-flung but our community ties are stronger than ever. This could be an opportune time to seek even more robust connections and strengthen our social health.
Think different
Nobel Memorial prize-winner Daniel Kahneman understands our behaviour better than most. So has our response to coronavirus been at all rational?
Taming the beast
When faced with unexpected and unfamiliar situations, our instinct might force us to panic. But as the Stoic philosophers of Rome explained, there is another option: keep calm and carry on.
The opener
Whether it’s a cosy corner shop or a well-delivered joke, there’s plenty to write home about even when we’re confined to our ’hoods. Plus: our correspondents check in from afar.
Lessons learnt
With public spaces shuttered and a third of the world in lockdown, coronavirus has fundamentally altered how we do business. But change isn’t always bad. Here are some positive takehomes.
In this together
How are leading figures from hospitality, retail and design adapting to a radically altered business landscape? From embracing digital platforms to taking the time to regroup, here are their lessons for the days ahead.
Doing the right thing
Amid gloomy headlines, there have been slivers of good news. From businesses retooling to provide medical equipment to professionals finding creative ways to keep industries afloat, here are some heroic initiatives.
Draw upon this
We might not see much of our cities for now but great design is everywhere. From toy building blocks to inspirational theatres, there is plenty to savour in 2020.
Frontline reporting
In Italy’s worst-hit region, a plucky local newspaper is a lifeline for residents. We meet its editor to learn about the challenges of covering a pandemic.
In Europe, national volunteer forces are proving their worth
When Germany's border with Poland closed due to coronavirus, traffic backed up dangerously. Andreas Heinrich, head of Germany's volunteer force THW, was deployed to help manage the crisis with emergency services.
