Thread by @rahiljasani

As @morganhousel says, scars of 9/11 are still felt at all airports around the world. Shoes off, jackets off, belts off, hands up, empty your bottle!

Wounds of #COVIDー19 will heal, but what about the scars? What will change forever in the world? Some things that come to mind:

1. Masks an acceptable norm in crowded places, social environments
2. Fever check at airports/borders, proof of medical records in case fever detected
3. Habit of frequent hand washing / hand sanitization
4. UV sanitisers at airports to disinfect currency notes, mobile phones

5. Permanent isolation capacities at hospitals a regulatory requirement
6. Bigger emergency funds at household, state and national level.
7. Decline in risk-taking ability in equities, esp younger generation experiencing their first severe bear market.

8. Lower leverage due to fear of 'world can change / shutdown in a matter of days'
9. Greater desire for a strong social safety net
10. Higher allocation to gold
11. A surge in medical wearables - bands, watches
12. Further expansion in services 'home delivered'

13. A surge in remote working / video meetings
14. More people taking life insurance
15. Regular city / town level sanitization
16. Appreciation for maids and household helps!

@naval @balajis @DellAnnaLuca