LIVING THROUGH SCIENCE FICTION: LITTLE THINGS
The third installation of “True Stories from the COVID-19 Crisis”
As the pandemic continues to flare in some corners of the world, it's become all the more important to hold on to whatever small comforts we can. And yet, COVID has also made already tough situations just that much worse for some—the virus is just one more "little thing" riding a heap of troubles. Our third installment of "Living Through Science Fiction: True Stories from the COVID-19 Crisis" walks the uneasy line between pleasure and paranoia that has come to define the COVID lockdowns for so many.
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Jennifer Shneiderman finds that a favorite picnic spot works just as well without the crowds
Sydney Devera struggles with a twisted interpretation of "safety"
COVID-19 is one injustice among many for Raymond Chen
Bryan Stanley ponders the forces of time and fate
Leah Capgras views the pandemic from an unusual vantage point: medical school
Josh Boulet gives us an illustrated look at the unexpected joy of common courtesy
Some things never change on the subway, as Barry E. Negrin knows all too well
And, finally, Luke Foster struggles with the disconnect between digital and IRL socialization
Monitor this space for additional dispatches from COVID World,. or use the form below to get the next installment sent straight to your inbox. And, if you can, write in with your own perspective and tell us about your experience in this singular time. We’d love to hear what you have to say.
Until then—make some time for yourself and your favorite pastime.
— Letter from the Editor | Sean Clancy, Editor-in-Chief
