What's the worst epidemic of our time?
Epidemic - "a sudden, widespread occurrence of a particular undesirable phenomenon."
Epidemic usually describes infectious diseases, but we can use it to tag nonmedical scenarios too, and lately I've been hearing tons about suicide, opioid use, obesity, climate change, the rise of fascism/radicalization, bullying, gun violence, loss of species, super-bugs, overpopulation, water shortage, and we could maybe even add religion. On and on. So much stuff that I can't tell if we are in the midst of several epidemics, or if we're so motivated by fear that we seek a steady diet of it, or some other reason. It's overwhelming! Where do I focus first?
In your opinion (I'm a big picture person and for THAT I need your help!), what is the worst epidemic of our time?...this time, right now. Does it differ nationally vs. globally?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.The war on free speech, that I think extends beyond being just an issue in the US.
SpikeTalon
Level 9
June 8, 2018
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Unfettered and unregulated Capitalism. Money should never equal speech and Corporations should never have the same rights as a person. Privatization of resources for profit should be illegal as should it be for education and health care.
Dogs4mylife
Level 5
June 11, 2018
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agree, agree, agree
Stupidity and hopelessness.
ladyprof70
Level 7
June 8, 2018
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Is that hereditary?
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