Experts believe we are in uncharted territory with regard to the novel coronavirus, the microbe behind the fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, and we draw on human nature to dispel the fear and panic we feel in our helplessness. We look for culprits, reasonable targets of our disaffection over the way our once-normal lives have been turned upside down by an “invisible enemy,” an unseen evil that has yet no vaccine.
Our collective hysteria, fueled by ignorance and bungling authorities, has triggered weird speculations on the source of the coronavirus in our fervent search for a man, beast or alien to blame. Two prime suspects have been pointed out from the suspects’ line-up: 5G technology and climate change. They just happen to be top of mind when it comes to global challenges, where only experts have a firm grasp of the virus’ awesome power and its possible origin. Unfortunately, their professional opinions ring hollow to dumb people blinded by unfounded dread of the unknown or simply driven by reckless stupidity.
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