No Mercy / No Malice: Post Post Corona

Media Shift

The pandemic has reshaped the landscape of health media, with telehealth emerging as a significant advancement. Scott Galloway highlights how virtual visits surged during the crisis, and although they have decreased, they remain more prevalent than before. He notes Amazon's acquisition of One Medical as a pivotal moment in healthcare's evolution, suggesting it could transform the industry from a disease-focused model to one centered on wellness 1.

Telehealth is another enduring feature of the pandemic that could yield huge societal benefits.

--- Scott Galloway

Scott criticizes the media's tendency to sensationalize, which often overshadows nuanced discussions about health and wellness 1.

   

Business Shifts

The pandemic accelerated shifts in business strategies, with e-commerce and digital platforms experiencing rapid growth. Scott Galloway reflects on how markets initially plummeted but then adapted, with companies like Zoom and Peloton gaining unprecedented value 2. He describes this period as the "great acceleration," where changes that typically unfold over decades occurred in mere weeks.

Covid's changes, considered strange or irregular at the time, were in fact pre-existing shifts unfolding on an expedited timeline.

--- Scott Galloway

While e-commerce saw a temporary spike, the food delivery sector continued to grow, indicating a lasting shift in consumer behavior 2.