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Modern WisdomMay 18, 2020

#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?

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Guest: Johann Hari

Notable books mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear, Lost Connections by Johan Hari, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Deep Work by Cal Newport

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James Clear

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Lost Connections
Johan Hari

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#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression? mentions Atomic Habits by James Clear, Lost Connections by Johan Hari, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, and Deep Work by Cal Newport with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: Johann Hari
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Johann Hari is a writer & a journalist. Rates of depression are at an all time high and yet pharmaceutical drugs have never been more widely used. If depression is simply an imbalance of chemicals in the brain - what's going on? Johann is my favourite writer on depression and this episode has been 2 years in the making. Expect to learn what are the true causes of depression, how reality TV degrades society's values, how you can take back control of your mood, why I lowkey fancy Dame Judy Dench and much more...
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biography of Noam Chomsky(1)drug and alcohol problems(1)mental health and agency(1)self-development and control(1)solitude and thinking(1)understanding depression and anxiety(1)
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Atomic Habits
James Clear
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their mental health and habitsOften cited around mental health and agency

“The speaker mentions 'Atomic Habits' as one of the best books read recently, highlighting its synthesis of ideas and examples.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their mental health and habits
Key quote: “atomic habits by james clear one of the best books that i've read over the last few years i knew everything that was in that book but no one had synthesized it put it across with those examples and put it in a single unit right that makes a big difference”
The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to highlight how it effectively synthesizes common knowledge about habits and personal change into a cohesive narrative. This synthesis makes it a valuable resource for understanding individual agency in mental health.
ASIN: B07RFSSYBH
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Lost Connections
Johan Hari
Best for Individuals seeking to understand mental health issuesOften cited around understanding depression and anxiety

“The last third of my book Lost Connections is really very practical ways people I met all over the world from east London to Sydney who were dealing in a very practical way with these problems.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to understand mental health issues
Key quote: “As far as I'm concerned, Lost Connections, your book is the 80-20 way to understand everything you need to know about depression.”
The host highlights Johan Hari's book 'Lost Connections' as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of depression and anxiety. They emphasize that the book provides valuable insights into the societal factors contributing to these mental health issues.
ASIN: B078HSDZSQ
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The Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle
Best for Individuals seeking mindfulness and structure in their livesOften cited around self-development and control

“The way that they think, you know, meditation practice on just let, let go, return to the breath, let go, return to whatever is present, the power of now, all of this sort of stuff.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking mindfulness and structure in their lives
Key quote: “let go, return to the breath, let go, return to whatever is present, the power of now, all of this sort of stuff.”
The host discusses the resurgence of self-development practices as a response to societal chaos and personal control. They reference 'The Power of Now' to emphasize the importance of mindfulness and being present in the face of modern loneliness and existential fears.
ASIN: 1577314808
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Deep Work
Cal Newport
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their focus and mental clarity.Often cited around solitude and thinking

“Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, discusses the importance of solitude for processing thoughts and defines solitude as time away from the input of other minds.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their focus and mental clarity.
Key quote: “Solitude is time away from the input of other minds.”
The host mentions Cal Newport's book 'Deep Work' to emphasize the importance of solitude for processing thoughts. Newport's definition of solitude as time away from the input of other minds is particularly relevant in today's technology-driven world.
ASIN: B0189PVAWY
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Noam Chomsky
Best for Readers interested in influential thinkers and their impact on society.Often cited around biography of Noam Chomsky

“The speaker mentions writing a biography of the great American thinker, Noam Chomsky.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in influential thinkers and their impact on society.
Key quote: “I'm writing a biography of the great American thinker, Noam Chomsky.”
The host briefly mentions writing a biography of Noam Chomsky while discussing his current projects. This reference highlights Chomsky's significance as a thinker in the context of the host's work.
ASIN: B0055PJ4R0
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Chasing the Screen
Best for Listeners interested in addiction and mental healthOften cited around drug and alcohol problems

“The speaker mentions an episode on Joe Rogan discussing drug and alcohol problems related to the book 'Chasing the Screen'.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in addiction and mental health
Key quote: “I think your episode on Joe Rogan, when you did chasing the screen, when you talked about, uh, drug and alcohol problems, I think that was, uh, really super interesting.”
The host briefly mentions 'Chasing the Screen' in relation to a discussion about drug and alcohol issues. It serves as a reference point for listeners interested in the topic.
ASIN: B0106NY9B6
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