A burst of creativity to best a virus

From mastering Zoom at home to inventing anticoronavirus vaccines, people are using the crisis to be more open to inspiration.

In just a few short weeks, millions of people in home isolation have mastered video conferencing. Out of curiosity, many have found innovative ways to bake or to learn a language. Out of necessity, parents are discovering how to home-school. Out of ingenuity, the religious faithful are creating new ways to worship.

With similar speed, Ford Motor Co. has learned how to make face shields for health workers. More doctors...