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The Bright Side of Global Tragedy
Acknowledge the silver-lining, even when it is controversially insensitive to admit.
Note from author: This article was written before the death of George Floyd. The world is currently in absolute shambles, which really puts everything into perspective. The Coronavirus viciously took the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. The globe has suffered tremendously in various aspects during this time and will continue to overcome the affects for some time.
I did hesitate to publish this article after such overwhelmingly disturbing events of inequality and tragedy came to light. I have no doubt that change and justice are long overdue. Despite everything, there is value in focusing on the positives and seeking out the good to move forward.
Globalization by Technology
The world has gotten smaller and smaller in the last few decades with the evolution of technology – specifically, the Internet. Firstly, imagine being in isolation without binge watching entertainment content, video chatting with friends and family, having the ability to work from home. Technology has spared a deeper sense of isolation and a widespread loss of income.
