This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on December 13, 2021). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
When one of the most effective and frightening villains of 1980s-era Trek is a collective without individuals, it’s not surprising that an inability to look beyond the individual to act in the interests of the common good is our biggest real-world barrier to dealing with Covid.