Over the next days and months many of us will experience loss. In this difficult time, let us not forget the grieving among us; let us connect with them.
From the Blog on Covid-19
Permaculture & COVID-19
Permaculture asks how to think seven generations from now. In this pandemic, technology can help, but let’s not use it to legitimise digital surveillance.
COVID-19 should not be an excuse for removing ‘Checks and Balances’
Doing away with the ‘checks and balances’ in. crises is often scary and unnecessary. The result could make the vulnerable even more vulnerable.
What if this lasts for over 6 months?
If these social distancing measures goes on for 6-12 months, how will you cope, be changed? What opportunities does it present for you?
Connection & Communication
Isolation and social distancing are hard asks of people. However, there are many “small” ways to help those affected stay connected with they love.
Help, by all means, but let’s not sell the vulnerable
"Anyone have contacts in the airline industry, I'm looking to map flight details of all those infected with COVID-19." Seen on Twitter I saw this tweet a few weeks ago. It was the beginning of a deluge of tweets from well meaning people wanting to help with COVID-19....
What you can do
Be human. Self isolating and social distancing may be the right thing to do. But we don’t need to be cut off. Community is needed more than ever.