Trust Is Broken. Here’s How We Rebuild It.

When the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci became a household name. Signaling institutional authority, he stood behind a podium, wore a white coat, and talked passionately about the “science” of the disease and its spread. He asked people to change their behaviors, wear masks and distance themselves from their neighbors. Many did not trust him or feel any connection. He felt distant,…