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.

Dr. Norman Doidge's "Journal of a Plague" draws parallels between the current pandemic and historical plagues, evoking observations from Defoe's account of the Great Plague of London and the impact of epidemics on human history.