It appears that the humanitarian crisis has triggered a myriad of actions, rarely seen under normal circumstances, where human life, health, and the economy are prioritized equally. As urban activities grind to a halt, we once again isolate and alienate ourselves; yet, this situation feels strangely familiar. Almost seamlessly, we turn our lives over to technology, detaching ourselves from the physical conditions of our existence to make quarantine more bearable within spaces of telecommuting, virtual classes, chats, and social networks.
Today, we have countless tools at our disposal to facilitate processes and maintain relationships despite the distance. Yet, if we can truly do everything from home through apps and devices, then to what extent would quarantine even be bearable without the technological resources we currently enjoy?
