CLEAN : Coronavirus crisis could create new social fabric and reorganise priorities (expert)

The transcript discusses the shock and vulnerability experienced by many due to unexpected situations, emphasizing the need for mutual help and universal care. It highlights the reorganization of priorities, focusing on basic needs and care for family and neighbors. Historical events are compared to illustrate the fundamental human need for contact and connection. The discussion concludes with the potential for increased solidarity and the role of globalization and inequality in the current pandemic.

What is one of the initial reactions people have to unexpected situations like a pandemic?

• A desire to travel

• An increase in productivity

• A feeling of shock

• A sense of relief

How does the pandemic influence people's priorities according to the speaker?

• It encourages people to spend more time at work

• It causes people to ignore their families

• It leads to a reorganization of priorities

• It makes them focus more on luxury goods

What historical event does the speaker compare the current pandemic to?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The 14th century events

• The Renaissance

• The Cold War

What fundamental human need does the speaker highlight during the pandemic?

• The need for technological advancement

• The need for contact and connection

• The need for isolation

• The need for financial gain

What does the speaker suggest might be a result of the pandemic in terms of global relations?

• A decrease in communication

• A new order of solidarity

• A rise in isolationism

• Increased globalization