Capitalism’s Wake-Up Call: What the Pandemic Revealed About Inequality—and How We Can Fix It

The pandemic didn’t just disrupt markets—it exposed their weaknesses. In Post Corona, Scott Galloway argues that COVID-19 showed just how fragile and unequal our economic system has become.

Essential workers kept society running, often without adequate pay or protection. The wealthiest saw their fortunes soar, while millions faced job loss and insecurity. Government, hollowed out by decades of disinvestment, struggled to respond.

But the crisis also revealed our capacity for renewal. Massive public investments stabilized the economy, and communities rallied to support the vulnerable. Galloway calls for a new social contract—one that invests in public goods, strengthens government, and ensures that prosperity is shared.

The path forward requires courage and vision: taxing wealth fairly, investing in health and education, and making sure that every citizen benefits from progress. The pandemic was a wake-up call. Will we answer it?

Sources: Scott Galloway, Post Corona; Summaries.com 4 ; Bookey.app 3