Dr. Norman Doidge reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of history and neuroscience, drawing parallels to the Great Plague of London and Machiavelli's insights on recognizing and addressing crises early.

The "Journal of a Plague" column by Dr. Norman Doidge explores the ongoing pandemic, drawing parallels to historical plagues and discussing how our bodies and brains have evolved to deal with contagions over time.