COVID-19 has also reminded us that ME must not be at the expense of WE, because it has been clear for a while, even to the most ardent capitalists, that single-mindedly following the American ‘I’-oriented way is unsustainable.

America, a veritable lap of luxury, ought to accept the largest chunk of the responsibility for leading the prevailing culture of self-centred greed, that takes it to the point of making wastefulness a virtue. Cloaked in the garb of capitalism, economic success is touted as an end that can justify any means. American corporations, institutions and politicians think with their wallets, and common sense becomes a victim.