26 Feb 2019 · 1 h 6 min
Books from Johann Hari
“E26: Johann Hari - We Have Lost our Connections”
3 books mentioned
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The conversation
Journalist and author Johann Hari discusses the real causes of depression and anxiety, focusing on disconnection from meaningful work, community, and nature. The episode explores how loneliness and junk values contribute to mental health struggles, with examples of reconnection and healing.
Talking points
- Causes of depression and anxiety
- Loneliness and junk values
- Materialism and emptiness of chasing wealth
- Social media's role in disconnection
- Disconnection from meaningful work and community
- Disconnection from nature
- Gardening program in East London
- Protest in Berlin fostering reconnection