Life will never be the same again. Sure, things may return to some semblance of normal in the months to come, but we now have a different understanding of what the future could look like. At the very least, we know that there will be major disruptions to our daily routines and operations that we can’t always predict. We need to adjust our strategies accordingly and find creative approaches when planning for the future. More than anything, we need to communicate with each other in ways that make us feel connected and close.
What differentiates humans from animals? Beyond the obvious physical traits, I would argue that our ability to imagine abstract thoughts is the spark that created our world. In our minds, we can "see" things that do not exist in the physical realm. It's pretty magical when you stop to think about it. I have never seen the dodo bird, but I know what it looked like, how it lived and what caused its extinction. I even know when it happened, thanks to the books I've read and the people I've spoken with. As for a more practical example, I use maps every day of my life on my phone. Based on these images and information, I know which way to drive to work to avoid traffic and how long my journey will take. I am a consumer of information. We all are. We are also all producers of information.