What will happen to anger if it’s left to fester? It will blow up | Brigid Delaney

The rage we all feel today will create the politics of tomorrow. I'm not sure we're ready for that

Every chapter of this pandemic has had its attendant emotions - and since we're all in this together, it's possible to sense a collective emotional experience along with the physical experience of lockdowns and restrictions.

Initially there was confusion, then deep fear and anxiety, then when lockdowns lifted joy and pride. With Delta we returned to fear again and later weariness, depression, lethargy and listlessness.