Facebook Posts Don’t Make You a Good Person

In early 2020, as businesses shut down and people stayed home to slow the spread of COVID-19, life changed quickly and dramatically for Americans. As is so common during times of tragedy, the best of humanity shone brightly as people looked for ways to provide support to others in their community while keeping at a distance. Social media was flooded with viral videos of nightly applause and cheering from apartment buildings in support of healthcare workers. Pizzerias sent thousands of free pizzas to hospitals to feed the doctors, nurses, technicians, and other essential staff. Drive-by parades were organized to cheer up nursing home residents who were unable to see their family and friends. In fact, there were so many stories of people doing good in the world that actor John Krasinski created a weekly Youtube series, Some Good News, to celebrate these acts of love and generosity.