Crisis and Disconnect

Bridget highlights the self-inflicted distress many experience online, contrasting it with real-life crises like a cancer diagnosis. Both share insights on how the initial response to COVID felt like a collective rallying, only to devolve into chaos and absurdity, exemplified by the bizarre toilet paper shortages. They reflect on society's disconnect from genuine threats, questioning priorities during lockdowns and the humorous yet troubling behaviors that emerged.