Jeffrey S. Nielsen: Use this moment to rethink our economic system

The stoic philosophers taught that everything that happens has two handles — an obstacle handle and an opportunity handle. Meaning we choose how to respond to life’s challenges as either an obstacle to our wellbeing or as an opportunity for improvement.The situation we are now in with the coronavirus is such a moment. We see how fast government and business can move when faced with an existential threat. So, let’s use this moment as an opportunity to rethink the social and econ