Millions of people are struggling to cope with the challenges and problems created by the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This collective experience is something that is totally un-analogous to anything anyone alive has ever faced.
This podcast episode touches on the reality of death, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how difficult it can be to accept not knowing when it will end.
The possibility of a third world war seems to be increasing and some people are making calculations about relative disasters and even trying to reduce the number of dead in a nuclear war. The discussion about preparing for a major catastrophe becomes a reality until it comes true.
The speaker reflects on recent deaths in the news due to COVID-19 and personal experiences, including the death of their aunt from cancer. They also mention Dustin Diamond (Screech) from Saved by the Bell being hospitalized and potentially having cancer.
An insight into the impact of understaffed emergency rooms and how it affects patient care, hospital staff and the importance of the house mom.