034 - COVID-19: Quarantine, German Angst and Hording Mentality
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(Recorded: March 9, 2020) Jeanine and Tobias start off talking about the latest developments after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hit Germany. Jeanine thinks that the media might play a role in spreading mass hysteria. She is especially afraid she might infect other people. Tobias witnessed empty food shelves and hoarding mentality for the first time. He thinks that viruses might become more prominent due to globalization. Both talk about the effects of hoarding and discuss the phenomenon of the so-called German Angst, somehow anchored in German history. The two even observed the impact on their own behaviour, like frequent cleaning of their hands or raised awareness of their own gestures. Share your opinion: How does COVID-19 change your life and behaviour? How do handle the anxiety that comes with it?
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