Inspired from youth by Albert Camus' sense of the Absurd, I try to be a voice for REASON in the growing darkness and moral insanity of global capitalism .
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Could another Great Plague ( as in the 14th century ) once again wipe out most of the human race before nuclear World War III does ? GOOGLE AI search notes on the noted psychological consequences of the Great Plague of the 14th century . Will this happen again in the 21st century ?
[ "What were the noted psychological consequences of the Great Plague of the 14th century ? "]The 14th-century Great Plague (Black Death) triggered a profound psychological crisis that shattered social bonds and reshaped the medieval worldview. Because the cause was unknown and death seemed certain, many survivors experienced a total "breakdown of walls" between order and chaos. Individual & Emotional Responses Paranoia and Fear: A constant sense of terror prevailed as people realized there were no boundaries to protect them from the "community of contagion". Apathy and Numbness: Many became desensitized to the constant presence of death, eventually abandoning traditional mourning rituals. Despair and Hopelessness: The lack of effective treatment or divine protection led to mass mental breakdowns and a decline in overall mental health. Biological "Insanity": In final stages, the infection's effect on the nervous system often caused delirium or "suicidal depression".
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