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Modern WisdomJan 7, 2021

#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?

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#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic? includes mentions of The Lonely Century by Norena Hertz and The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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The Lonely Century
Norena Hertz

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Lonely Century' to emphasize the importance of finding connections in a world where loneliness is prevalent. The book provides…

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Happiness Hypothesis' to highlight how commuting impacts happiness and social interactions. They discuss the balance between l…

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Noreena Hertz is an author and economist. Even before social distancing was a word, loneliness was a huge crisis. More people than ever before feel detached in a world that's never been so connected. Expect to learn the dramatic health impacts of loneliness, the extreme lengths some people are going to in an effort to feel connected with other humans, why 16-24 year olds are at highest risk and much more...
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  • Referenced books include The Lonely Century by Norena Hertz and The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt.
  • Related interests include Individuals seeking to understand loneliness and improve their social connections and Individuals interested in improving their happiness and social interactions.

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The Lonely Century
Norena Hertz
Best for Individuals seeking to understand loneliness and improve their social connectionsOften cited around loneliness and connection

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The book discusses themes related to loneliness and is available in independent bookshops and online.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to understand loneliness and improve their social connections
Indexed context: the book um it's got lots more about what we've been talking about today the lonely century available in all good independent bookshops as well as of course online
The host mentions 'The Lonely Century' to emphasize the importance of finding connections in a world where loneliness is prevalent. The book provides insights into how selfless acts can lead to personal fulfillment and community engagement.
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Best for Individuals interested in improving their happiness and social interactionsOften cited around importance of micro exchanges

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The speaker mentions reading 'The Happiness Hypothesis' by Jonathan Haidt, discussing how reducing commute length can increase happiness.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in improving their happiness and social interactions
Indexed context: he says that the length of commute to work is one of the um easiest reducing your commute to work is one of the easiest hacks to increase happiness across your life
The host mentions 'The Happiness Hypothesis' to highlight how commuting impacts happiness and social interactions. They discuss the balance between living space and the need for face-to-face connections, especially in light of recent remote work trends.
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The Lonely Century
Norena Hertz

The host mentions 'The Lonely Century' to emphasize the importance of finding connections in a world where loneliness is prevalent. The book provid…

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The Happiness Hypothesis
Jonathan Haidt

The host mentions 'The Happiness Hypothesis' to highlight how commuting impacts happiness and social interactions. They discuss the balance between…

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