How can study of social sciences and humanities help overcome global crises such as Covid-19 pandemic?

[Sponsored article] The global race to find a vaccine for the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, has scientists and medical experts in 30 countries working around the clock. Even with a vaccine, life as we know it may never be the same again. Experts say the future is reliant on the strategies of governments, and how people adapt their daily lives. The battle against the Covid-19 pandemic requires the effort of individuals from all professional fields, including social sciences and humanities,…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-cityu-class/article/3095469/social-sciences-humanities