We might be consuming in different ways but are we consuming any less? The answer is clearly NO.
In fact, the biggest societal problem when we come out of these nonsense "shutdowns" is that many of us will have gained over 20 pounds and need to buy all new clothing to go back to work - unless your work allows sweat pants that stretch.
The supermarkets and liquor stores are jammed and trucks are jamming our highways to keep them supplied. In our neighborhoods, thousands of UPS, FedEx and Amazon vans are busy delivering goods to our doorsteps.
Drive by any BestBuy or other superstore and you will see cars lined up to pick up their new big-screen TVs and such curbside.
We are consuming in different ways but we are CONSUMING.
Because the majority of small businesses are shut down. Small businesses were the sacrificial lamb in this stupid move.
Are we producing less? Clearly YES.