Back to normal

In this research brief, Tim Barron suggests the entire notion of the “new normal” being somehow different is an exaggeration or an embellishment. He says there is nothing “new” about this normal but it is more appropriately described as “back to normal.” And, that if it lasts for three or more years, it will then be viewed as THE normal and we will become adjusted – until it changes again.

 

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