There is no doubt knowledge can be used for great harm, history has taught us that time and time again. But it has also done us great good, and should continue to do so.
Currently we are faced with a situation unlike any other and it can be difficult to cope day to day in what feels like a never ending cycle of negativity. Scientists are working around the clock to find a cure for the physical disease, but they are also thinking about the effects this pandemic is having on our psyche. Below are links to a couple of related articles about mental health and the science behind it if you would like to read more.
One scientist’s six-point recovery plan to tackle COVID-19 anxiety