I have known a lot of people who grew up during the Great Depression and World War II. These events shaped folks for the rest of their lives.
Both the Depression and the War created scarcity. And this scarcity changed the way a whole generation operated in this world.
I wonder if the youth of today will be shaped similarly by this pandemic. They may always avoid large crowds, and carefully wash their hands. They may remember wistfully the days before the virus when people would hug and shake hands without a second thought.
If the social distancing lasts for months and months, we may see a lasting imprint on culture and habits. We are witnessing history. We just don't know yet what that history will be.
