• The Last of Us is an HBO series about a global pandemic that has echoes of real life.
• The show follows the story of Bill and Frank, two men who form a relationship in the midst of an apocalypse.
• The show highlights the need for humans to rely on and trust one another in order to survive.
• In modern society, people are less reliant on their communities for help and support.
• In developing countries, social capital is still high and people rely on each other for support.
• In the US, trust in institutions and people has declined, leading to feelings of alienation and isolation.
• The Last of Us hints at the possibility of a world where people can overcome these feelings.
Published February 7, 2023
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