least how beyond the realm of expectations they were for people in China. But for us in the United States, these really are draconian measures. We're not used to it. I've reached for metaphors. And I feel like you would have to go back to World War II to think about this level of societal impact due to government policy. But of course, back then, it was to mobilize for the war. Now, it's to demobilize. It's to stay in our homes. Is that what you're talking about? Well, absolutely. And what's stunning right now is the speed at which norms are changing. And when I just think back to my own life, I'm based in New York. And because I'm based in New York, and I speak a lot to newsmakers, I've had a fairly good sense for some time that we were heading towards a lockdown. But, you know, my friends and colleagues back in London, when I spoke to them just three weeks ago and said, listen, guys, schools will be shut. Borders may close. They could not believe it. It was unimaginable in London (7/43)
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