Can the coronavirus make society more ethical?; The Times of Israel, April 24, 2020

Simona Weinglass, The Times of Israel; Can the coronavirus make society more ethical?

"Arizona State University Jewish Studies professor Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, by contrast, was optimistic, expressing hope that the coronavirus could usher in a new global spirit of generosity.

“We used to think that globalization would solve all our problems but now we see its ugly side. We realize that resources are ultimately distributed at the state level. Still, I’m going to quote none other than the singer Lady Gaga, who hosted this lovely Global Citizen Music Festival recently. She said ‘kindness is currency of the new world.’

Samuelson expressed the hope that we might see a greater worldwide emphasis on caring and ethical behavior after the coronavirus, as well as more urgent attention to climate change.

“Previously only profits were important. I don’t want to sound naive, but maybe now it will be different.”"