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I don't tend to read or follow the news these days. All it does is encourage my anxiety and makes me afraid, afraid of what could and what WILL happen. We're supposed to be figuring out what we want to do in our career, not wondering if the slightest interacting could make someone deathly ill.
I'm sure you've read the stories, where the hero protagonist believes he shouldn't be afraid of anything, but is pushed to realize that being scared is okay, being scared is what keeps us alive at certain points in our life. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean you can take it head on. Fear is fear. If you are terrified, then you are terrified. There's no short cut through it. This ideal is what I believe keeps us human and what helps us through this pandemic. I know it may be extremely tiering, but in the long run, It will help all of us.

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All people make stupid choices during their lifetime. The timing of their choice can lead to different consequences. During this time of nationwide uneasiness some people are actively thinking about their own welfare and the welfare of the people they encounter everyday. This is portrayed by the masks that people are wearing when they go outside, they want to protect themselves from whatever danger they might encounter and inadvertently, (sometimes purposely) they are protecting the people around them. However, there are always people who do not think before they act and do not care for the safety of others. This became painfully clear to me when my eldest brother dropped by after work to talk to us about his opinions on the current events. During this conversation he told us that when he was at work a young man stood behind him and coughed at him and said "coronavirus". This incredibly stupid act upset my brother who then proceeded to report the man to management. Humanity has the people who know how to act responsibly and courteously and those who act foolishly and without thought.

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This week I saw someone on the internet write something along these lines: “We learned this week that all zombie movies are unrealistic in one way. If there were a real zombie apocalypse, then there would be at least some people who would insist that nothing was happening.” As much as I find that a ridiculous concept, I think that there is at least some truth in it. For instance, in Kentucky, there were protests this week and last week, urging the governor to reopen the government, where no one respected social distancing guidelines. Kentucky also saw a single day high of 273 new cases last Sunday, (April 19th).   Now, the impact of the complete shutdown of our economy is harsh. More than 26 million Americans have no job, and it is certain that we will be hit hard, but that is no excuse for people to endanger the lives of others, especially when the majority of the protests that we have seen often seem to be astroturfed by larger groups working in service of a political agenda (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/us/politics/coronavirus-protests-trump.html). Astroturfing is when a company or political advocacy group funds and creates a false “grassroots” campaign, often with paid actors or organizers. Beyond the political fight however, there is also some dangerous misinformation. In the UK, some people took to burning 5G cell towers, because they had been told online that 5G was causing coronavirus. Not only is that claim untrue, it is the epitome of ridiculousness. Closer to home, it has been claimed (on national news, no less) that perhaps injecting disinfectants like bleach into the human body is a possible treatment for COVID-19. I should not need to say that this is a terrible idea. Yes, bleach and soap kill viruses, but they also kill everything else. Misinformation aside, the ignorance of humanity has also been shown through some truly staggering frivolity. This has been best exemplified by the pictures of protesters holding signs saying things like “I want a haircut”. These things are not essential services, and this blatant disregard for the safety of others is unacceptable. However, it is unfortunately human that these are issues during a pandemic. Humans are extremely social, but also paradoxically self-centered. Only a human could completely disregard the advice of their compatriots because they believe it is some plot to destroy their lives. Only a human could look at the testimony of the world and call it a lie.

(Picture is from a San Diego protest against the quarantine)

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An empathetic nature is considered by many to be an exclusively human trait; empathy guides us and makes us human during crises.

The ability to love and care for others. In unprecedented and unorthodox times like these we must unite and stand together by aiding those in need. Thoughtfulness brings out the best in us; we can't forget to have gratitude.

Sometimes, we can let paranoia and other various negative emotions impact our vision, ultimately clouding our sight of the truth. By remaining empathetic we are able to view situations from different viewpoints which helps to stave off prejudice and fear.
Ultimately, empathy could be the most powerful response in situations like these where everyone is impacted in a negative way. By promoting the well-being of others we often simultaneously promote our own health.

Figuratively shake others' hands, but remember to thoroughly exercise social distancing!

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What makes us human during a crisis is impatience especially during a pandemic like this one, this trait picks away at people's sanity and can cause some to break the orders that are advised. Protesters stroll the streets against quarantine because they have had it, grocery stores are running out of stock in simple needs like toilet paper. Others are not aware of the consequences of breaking the quarantine and only keeping everyone else in longer. This negative trait is something that people can not help. Staying at their homes all day with they occasional walk can cause everyone to go mad although, all one has to do is keep themselves occupied and keep pushing through.The fight of impatience now will cause a reward later on.

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In every bad situation that occurs on planet earth we see different groups of people. We see the ones that do what they are supposed to be doing and do not rush to buy supplies that others might need more than them. We see people protest against people who only want what is best for them and making the situation last only longer. And we see the third group of people who are doing an excellent job at doing what is required...nothing. Doing nothing during a pandemic is not easy and is only achieved through one character trait, staying calm. By keeping a calm mindset, everyday can be the same as it used to be. And a calm mindset is very beneficial to our mental health which seems to me, helps out with our physical health. With a calm mindset I am more prone to say inside and enjoy myself rather than to view my quarantine as a prison.

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What makes us human during a crisis (such as the current COVID-19 pandemic) is that we communicate with each other during difficult times. Even though we have been social-distancing since schools were closed on Monday, March 16, that has not stopped us from gaining information from all over the globe, progressing in our school work through remote learning, and keeping in touch with our friends and teachers. Because of advances in technology, we are only physically alone. For example, medical professionals are making videos on YouTube communicating ways to keep the most people safe, and government officials are communicating orders to specific states and countries on the news. As long as this persists, I have great optimism that we as humans will continue to live to the fullest through this pandemic, overcome its challenges, and prosper through any challenges that may emerge in the future. I believe that as long as people around the world continue to communicate what knowledge they have to the rest of the community, no crisis will be too formidable. Humans have learned from each other all throughout history after all. Even if the information communicated is not how to keep one physically safe, information on how to keep one mentally sound is just as important and is fortunately also being communicated during this crisis from human to human. A considerable number of people are most likely feeling extremely cooped up and inactive recently (including myself), but many around the world who are experiencing similar feelings are communicating ways to stay active inside your house through videos and livestreams. They are acting as the wind in each other’s sails to push together through this difficult, potentially discouraging time of their lives as it is seen in the video below.

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https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/coronavirus/exercise-sporting-groups-learning-to-adapt-to-life-amid-coronavirus-shutdowns/ar-BB11LtBh?li=AA4RE4&parent-title=powerful-quake-off-chile-slams-waves-into-coastal-towns-eight-killed&parent-ns=ar&parent-content-id=AAeoeOI&index=1

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Exercise, sporting groups learning to adapt to life amid coronavirus shutdowns | ABC News

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I see people walking past me like ghosts, mouths covered in a white shroud, hiding their fearful faces. I can only see it in their eyes, darting back and forth like a pendulum, examining each person and determining when to take action. No, not the type an action a hero, or a brave warrior would use, the only option now is to run. Run from the sickly disease washed over us like fog in the night city air. I want to coax every person, telling them "It's going to be okay" I mean, I'll do anything to get the world back to normal. Yet still I am trapped in this fear that I might turn into one of the people locked away like caged beasts, dreadfully hoping to return to humanity. I guess I worry too much.
Anyway, do you have a tissue? My nose is running a bit.

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As panic paints the world, we fight for peace. Not the peace between the clash of metal, but peace between Mother Nature and the human race. We fight for the young and the old, we fight for all cultures and races. Most importantly we fight together, united through a wave of panic and because of that I would like to present you all with a poem about what we have lost and what we are fighting for.
Don't Forget
When panic paints the world like an artist does a canvas, and the people cannot leave their houses. They watch as the numbers climb and forget that each number counted, was a person, with a name. That person had a family and a spirit. Many of the people counted in these numbers are the elderly and minorities. We watch as our history and future perish leaving us with only the present. These people of all cultures and races had stories to tell or stories to be told. Now we will never know. The elderly had a past of many experiences yet have left without even being able to tell about them. These diverse communities have so much to teach us about culture and religion. They show that our differences are only skin deep and at times is our mindset. We see how our minorities have been neglected and for that are now far worse off. Many of these communities don't have proper healthcare or cannot afford it. We watch as our healthcare system has inadvertently put a price on the human life, even though it should be considered priceless. There is so much to be learned from our diverse communities, but now we watch them perish as snow does during spring. During times of panic we like to be with our loved ones and yet the last thing these people get to see is the white ceiling of a hospital and sometimes not even that.  We watch as those who had made the canvas of our lives here in the U.S. so colorful and vibrant leave us as our beautiful painting slowly becomes as bleak as a silent black and white movie. This vibrant and fanciful painting of life loses its color as we lose lives. While our government is busy saying that if we keep the number of deaths under 250,000 we did a pretty good job. They see the people as numbers forgetting about the person that was living and breathing who had just lost their life to a disease. We can keep track of numbers but never forget the people behind those numbers. We can get past and conquer this disease, but never forget those who lost their lives to this.  Last but not least, once we get past this don't forget about those who put their lives on the line to help the people during this pandemic. Don't forget about the doctors and nurses who work tirelessly in the hospitals in hopes of saving another life. Don't forget about the bus drivers who drive back and forth, just so that the people can get to where they need to go while sanitizing and cleaning their busses time after time. Don't forget about the grocery store workers who go to work every day so that everyone can get food even if that means putting themselves at risk. Don't forget the healthcare workers who are working extremely hard to keep everyone safe, even if they don't get to see their own family. After this is all over make sure to give thanks to those who were out on the frontlines fighting persistently even when we felt that all hope is lost. Remember to conquer the current, but don't forget the past, learn, and progress from it.

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Underdog by Alicia keys Quarantine version by Manasi Singh

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During a crisis, it's natural for humans to respond with fear. Fear comes in many different forms for different people. Some fear the crisis its self. For example, many people are scared of getting the Coronavirus, or a loved one getting it. This fear could be seen as a good thing because it keeps people at home. Others fear not ever getting back to their "normal " lives. They fear this change. People are scared that we will be stuck in isolation for a long time. That could be one of the reasons people go and see their friends when they shouldn't. It could be because they are afraid they won't get to see them in the near future or because they are trying to hang on to their "normal" lives. It could also be because they lack the fear of the crisis its self. They think they are young and healthy, so they won't get the virus. However, they will just pass the virus around to anyone near them who will then continue to pass it on to someone else. Opposite to that, some people fear each other. They're scared others are going to take all the supplies (like toilet paper), or they're scared others could be carrying the virus. This drives people to stay at home; if they do leave, they are the people who are wearing gloves and masks. This is a good thing, but not all people can afford it. People have been getting laid off their jobs. Those people are scared because they don't know how they are going to pay for groceries or rent. Some kids are scared because they don't understand what's going on. People of all ages have something they fear. Overall, it is natural for us as humans to be scared, but we should understand that even though you are isolated from the rest of the world, you are not alone.

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What makes us human during this pandemic, and truly any crisis, is to have sadness. While sadness may not help us during these stressful times, it is evident in many of us humans. When being trapped from seeing your other friends, and not being able to live a completely 'normal lifestyle', you can acquire a certain sense of stress that nothing will ever be the same again, which can lead to an overwhelming sadness. Lots of times you find yourself doing nothing and realizing that you are just wasting your time. It is almost similar to a seasonal depression, but instead of living without sunlight, you are living without a 'normal life'. Living with two asthmatics, I myself get scared occasionally; I am not sure what will happen to them if they get the virus. That fear slowly turns into a sadness for those around me who are passing away due to the coronavirus. The amount of people telling you to be compassionate, have empathy, and preserver through these times are never ending. No one has told me that it is alright to feel sadness because of all the stress and fear. There are those out there risking their lives, and all I can do is sit back and watch. I dare to imagine what life will be like after this quarantine has come to a halt. How many people will have left this earth? All I leave with is that everyone should express their emotions on what they are feeling. Do not hide away in a box and say everything is fine. The worst place you can be is a prison inside your mind. https://www.mindful.org/a-time-to-be-sad/

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During a crisis, humans must show restraint from doing activities they would participate in on a regular day. Everybody is struggling with the same issue and wants to go back to the days before the coronavirus. For this to happen, people must follow the social distancing advisement and stay home. The people respecting these rules are the people that are decreasing the spread of the virus. Since the coronavirus spreads rapidly, the smartest decision for people to make is to limit themselves from being around others and only going out when it's necessary. This is a huge change for everyone to have to make, but it is what's best for the situation we are in. Avoiding contact with other people is necessary to decrease any spreading of the virus. By restraining ourselves and following the rules, we can allow healthcare workers to heal those affected and stop the virus quicker. Everyone taking extra precautions throughout their day such as washing their hands after going to the grocery store or getting food from restaurants, will greatly minimize the germs being spread. If everyone will do their part in showing restraint from hanging out with others or following their old routines, we will be able to overcome the crisis we are facing.

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As I slowly drift into a never-ending trans, days and even weeks feel like they are oddly interconnected. Every day feels like a continuous loop of finishing schoolwork, playing video games, and sleeping. Although these pandemic times have also made me feel grateful for the friends and family I have around me. Furthermore, due to the amount of time I have, reading news articles has also been a big factor in my daily schedule. I have been reading these articles so that I could feel connected to our society as a whole. In addition keeping in touch with the news has also been beneficial for me to keep a more positive mindset instead of always being in a negative state of mind during the quarantine. To further clarify I feel such gratitude that I am in such a safe environment when reading about all the horrific events that are happening to people who are subject to the virus. Overall I think people should show more gratitude for the support they have around them throughout these difficult times.  Showing a positive mindset during these times can come a long way.

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Humans are understanding during a crisis, such as the Coronavirus pandemic. The word understanding has multiple meanings, from awareness in what is happening around you to showing empathy for others. During a pandemic, humans show understanding in the world around them by being informed and keeping up with the latest news. We want to have knowledge and understanding in what is happening to others around the world. Broadening our understanding and knowledge in difficult challenges, like COVID-19, helps us to better relate to others, learn from past situations, and to problem solve and deal with the current difficulties. Humans also exhibit understanding during a crisis in relation to empathy for others. As humans, we display understanding in others to show that we care and have their backs during the hardships. This understanding and relation shows that humans stick together and help each other out during difficult times. With our current COVID-19 pandemic on hand, it is important to have understanding in the world and people around us to "flatten the curve" and minimize the time and impact of this crisis.
https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/people-watching-news-on-television-flat-vector-8093260

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During a crisis, our daily lives are bound to change. What was once will be no more, and hardly anything will be similar. because of this, we as individuals must change to fit what we need in these drastic times. Improvising now is a necessity to persevere until the end of this on-going madness. The denotation of the word "improvise" is "produce or make something from whatever is available. Many people have been temporarily put out of work, and only have a limited supply of income left to provide for themselves and their family. If this pandemic continues for a while more, these people will have to make do with what they have or get external help, improvising with their current situation. For most of the 7.7 billion people worldwide, they have never experienced anything like this, and therefore have been extremely unprepared. This pandemic was also very quick to spread, meaning that there would be little time to prepare anyways. During our current crisis, it is important to remember what officials have recommended and that we should become used to the standards for this condition now.

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During a crisis, specifically this COVID-19 pandemic, humans must persevere in order to come out of a crisis on a positive note. The definition of perseverance is, "to persist in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. During any crisis, there will be many challenges that we must persevere through. There will be challenges that we have never seen before, like challenges that are happening right now. Many people have never faced the events that have happened recently. For example, schools closing has been something that students have had to persevere through, we have had to switch to online learning, and students have to work and persevere through it in order to succeed. If we (as humans) give up, we won't win this war with COVID-19, we have to fight, we have to do our part in flattening this curve. The Coronavirus is not going to go away quickly, the human race will have to persevere for a while. If we do not work to overcome the difficulties of this crisis, then it will affect a lot more people than it is already affecting. Persevering includes staying home while doing normal activities, not getting too close to other people, etc. These seem like simple tasks, but we must get everyone to do these in order to overcome the difficulties of this crisis. If we all persevere through this, then we end this on a positive note.
https://entreprenoria.com/startups/starting-a-business/the-difficulties-of-starting-your-own-business/

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During a crisis, humans must be self-controlled, or the world will quickly go to chaos. The people who have the self-control to follow the rules of social distancing, staying home, only leaving when necessary are the people who show self-control the best. They are model people who everyone should base their actions off of. Self-control is where the idea of flattening the curve stems from. When people have the self-control to stay home, they're doing their part in flattening the curve and making sure less people get sick. Personally, I love seeing people walking around the neighborhood getting exercise, but it annoys me when they don't make sure people are still six feet apart. I personally have gone on a walk with my friend, and we were walking on opposites sides of the road, but we were still speaking about everything that had been going on in our lives--how different they are now because of the virus. The willingness to stay in quarantine is self-control because it is mentally exhausting to be around the same people, if you live with your family, and boring if you live by yourself. The self-control that some people lack are spreading the virus more than necessary, and it is very frustrating. https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/social-distancing-lead-image.jpg

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CONTROLLED-Matthew Lee / In a time of crisis like this, humans specifically out of all living organisms are very controlled. The majority of humans are controlled in times of crisis, such as this COVID-19 outbreak. People are staying at home, self-isolating, practicing social distancing, and governments are restricting travel to make sure the virus does not go any further then it has to. Families are making sure to check on each member of the household to control the spread of the virus. The whole world is trying to control the spread of the virus to the best of their abilities. Humans have collectively come together to beat this crisis as one unit, which can only be described as a controlled movement. This is a human trait that makes us act in a humane way during difficult times like these. A connection with being controlled and a piece of literature can be seen in Odysseus' Hero Journey, where he controlled himself to not see his wife the first thing after he arrived back home, as he knew that would mean certain death. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FHero%2527s_journey&psig=AOvVaw2R25WFj9LVzQY4oP1yeDhW&ust=1587653605464000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCNjJ292k_OgCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

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During a crisis, our lives can change drastically, doing a full 180, causing us to find new methods to everyday tasks. What makes us human during a crisis is adjusting to this new life of ours. Some have found new ways of entertainment, exercise, education etc. For example, schools around the country, including ours, have shifted to online learning. As the days go by, more people find and share new ways to help others adjust to the life we currently live. Some people are recreating famous paintings to entertain themselves while others are sharing songs with the city outside their windows. I’ve also noticed people achieving or setting new goals for themselves with the spare time they have. Personally, I love seeing people bring their “everyday lives” home, like turning the basement into a movie theatre or stepping dinner up a notch and making it a five star restaurant. Regardless, it’s interesting to see the new ways people have adjusted to the quarantine and it can give us inspiration to try new challenges.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/412683/coronavirus-what-people-are-doing-to-beat-the-lockdown-blues

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/in-these-quarantine-tableaus-household-items-turn-into-art-history-props

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Something that helps us during a time of crisis like this terrible Carona pandemic is our ability to bond with one another. If there was no bonding during crises it would be like a free for all. But our ability to bond brings us together as a community, a family and as human beings. This pandemic is extremely sad, but as human we can overcome it by bonding and making connections with one another. Before this pandemic my family had about 1 family dinners a week.
But as this pandemic started my family is having about 4 family dinners a week. This is the family bonding we all need in our lives. My family and I play lots of games, do puzzles and watch lots of movies. I learned that my brother is amazing at puzzles and my sister is the queen of games all from just bonding and spending quality time with them. It was my brothers 17th birthday on the 18th of April. We tried our best to throw him a good party with lots of stuff, but the best part of the day was when we all sat down and watch his baby and childhood videos. That is why being bondable is what makes us human during a crisis.

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what makes us human in the COVID-19 pandemic is the compassion that people have been sharing all over the world for others. With businesses being closed down that are not necessities people are out of work for the time being most likely without pay. People that have enough to share are helping the community by donating food or helping pay for someone's groceries. High school seniors now have to face the fact that they will not be finishing high school in the traditional ways. In the Ohio area the schools put on their field lights on April 20th at 8:20 in respect for the seniors who will not get those last moments to spend with their friends or get to play a high school sport for the last time. The field lights being turned on for the seniors show that we are here for them. During this crisis we are showing that we are all in this together even through the hard parts. I have posted a picture below of people handing out food to the people hit hard during the pandemic.

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Patient-Savannah West/ What makes us human during this horrific corona time is our ability to be patient towards this virus. The Coronavirus is rapid spreading virus that takes away many lives from this world. In order for this virus to minimize, we have to be patient and avoid contact with other people. Though it might take activities away from us and the ability to see other people, but humans have adapted to the idea it will take time to stop this virus. Humans have started being patient and following the rules of wearing masks in public, social distancing and washing hands more often. Many animals and other living things are not able to be patient causing many of them to die quickly. Human's on the other hand, have a natural instinct to come together and stop any crisis at hand. Though this virus has taken so many things on our day to day bases away, our natural human trait of being patient will help us minimize this virus.

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Versatile- Jaiden KIlian/ During a time of crisis what make us human is being versatile. Us being versatile during this time helps us because we have to be versatile because we have to adapt to everything thrown to us. We can adapt like no other species can. During this crisis we have to adapt to whatever is thrown our way. One thing that we had to adapt to is not being able to be at school or around friends or staying at home unless you are essential personnel or need to go get something. Another thing that we have to be versatile with is being away from all of our family members in this time of need and not being able to lean on people that we need most in this time of COVID-19. Another thing that we have to be versatile with is having common sense to do things for the people that are more sesatible to getting this virus that is going around.

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Throughout history, humans have survived crisis and come together in face of adversity. Whether that be helping a starving nation or a rampaging virus; humans have always survived better as a group. Now with the current COVID-19  it makes it harder for us to come together. However, multiple groups have found ways to preserve communion. Even if virtual meetings are no the same as in person, it still gives hope and a support system. Our sense of community makes us human because we support one another. Even if one falls, there is ten more to support us. Community is scarce in the wild because after all it is the "survival of the fittest".  Humans are humane because we protect ourselves and one another through what each other are going through. In the state of COVID-19, community members are helping on another.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/03/heres-how-to-help-those-affected-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic.html

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During a time of crisis, all living creatures have the natural instinct to panic, in order to kick our bodies into gear to escape the threat. Humans have evolved to overcome that initial panic- or beginning to evolve- and to use logic and reason to combat the problem at hand. Humans, as a whole, have the wonderful ability to come together and conquer any challenge this universe has to offer; all we need is time, open-minds and logical thinking for us to overcome any challenge. To overcome is to prevail over internal or external conflict. Humans are currently working together, and overcoming this time of constant change and challenges.  That is what makes us human in a time of crisis, our ability to overcome this problem together. I have provided a link to a "The New York Times" article about how we can help medical professionals during this overwhelming time in their careers.  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/smarter-living/coronavirus-how-to-help-doctors-nurses.html

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ADAPTABLE- Owen Wacker / What makes us human during a crisis is our ability to adapt. The human species is a one of a kind species that has a brainpower far superior than any other. No animal can adapt to a terrible situation like a human can. The ability to think as fast as we do and the ability to think as we do is something that only we have, but that makes us human. The crisis that is at hand now is COVID-19 which we are slowly starting to understand what it will take to stop this virus.  Whether it is having the common sense to wear a mask in public, the intelligence to quarantine, and the science to slowly manufacture a vaccine to a virus that has not even been is the United States for half a year shows just how fast we can adapt to a crisis. Our species have many traits that make us human but our ability to adapt is most prevalent when there is a crisis at hand.