The pandemic has crushed young people’s spirits

Source: Thomas S. Hibbs
Affiliation: The Dallas Morning News

In this article, Thomas S. Hibbs claims that the pandemic has given rise to widespread dislocation in a number of ways. This is particularly true for young people, whose lives have been put on pause at a crucial time in their development and who have been disconnected from their futures. Hibbs cites philosopher Simone Weil and her idea of attention, which can help one reorient themselves. By exploring attention, one learns how and where to direct it, which can help one find chances for growth even in the mids of the pandemic. 

Keywords: Happiness , Meaning , Philosophy , Religion , Social Media