Carl Reiner, who passed away last week at the age of 98, was an entertainment genius in every sense of the word: immensely funny, and terribly successful, and wildly popular. Given his success and long life, we would be wise to take what he says seriously: that the key to longevity (and happiness and success) is to interact with other people. We’re all social animals to some extent, and the energy and satisfaction we gain from interacting with others is key to how we see ourselves and perceive the world around us. So being locked down was the exact opposite of what we know and how we live. Maybe that’s why people are flocking to get back to that thing we all need: social interaction. But there is a much better and safer way to do that than what we’ve recently seen in scenes from bars and beaches and nightclubs and parties. Do whatever you want… but wear a mask; go wherever you wish… but wear a mask. That’s the key to interacting with people and protecting your health and longevity today.
Carl Reiner (1922 – 2020): American actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, and author whose career spanned seven decades
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