When I go out

When I go out I try to avoid people unless necessary.

I can’t help but unconsciously judge others for not wearing a mask in a public place, I try not to. I am scared for my immediate family, I am scared for my sister who has to work during this and being in contact with people. I worry she will get ill.

I try not to judge others especially politicians but I question if they are making the right choice and the best choices and realise they must be as overwhelmed and scared as the rest of us. I try now to go more on empirical evidence instead of snap judgements but it’s very hard to do so, when I’m not used to doing it.

I think that technology should be part of a multi pronged approach, but I worry about keeping our anonymity and autonomy when using the apps. I think some of them might promote a them and us mentality especially immune certificates. I fear we may need to be more like China in the short term to protect us for the longer term, but that the restrictions come with fear and uncertainty.

We’re all trying to do our best and protect others and ourselves, but I wonder how far is too far?