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Friendship
The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond
Book • 2020
In this book, Lydia Denworth delves into the science of friendship, exploring its evolution, biological underpinnings, and psychological significance.
She discusses how friendship is reflected in brain waves, detectable in genomes, and crucial for strengthening cardiovascular and immune systems.
The book also examines how social connection is vital for physical and emotional well-being, contrasting it with the detrimental effects of loneliness.
Denworth weaves together field biology, neuroscience, and contemporary observations to show how friendship is essential across life stages and how it is evolving in the age of social media.
She discusses how friendship is reflected in brain waves, detectable in genomes, and crucial for strengthening cardiovascular and immune systems.
The book also examines how social connection is vital for physical and emotional well-being, contrasting it with the detrimental effects of loneliness.
Denworth weaves together field biology, neuroscience, and contemporary observations to show how friendship is essential across life stages and how it is evolving in the age of social media.
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Mentioned by Ellie Anderson in relation to his views on friendship and his close relationship with Étienne de La Boétie.
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Friendship
Mentioned by Ellie Anderson when discussing the importance of proximity in friendships and the role of digital media.
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Friendship
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Chris Williamson in the context of a discussion about loneliness and lack of connection.
Chris Williamson in the context of a discussion about loneliness and lack of connection.
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Dave Asprey as the author of a book on friendship, its biology, and evolutionary advantages.
Dave Asprey as the author of a book on friendship, its biology, and evolutionary advantages.
How Friendships Improve Your Health and Help You Live Longer – Lydia Denworth with Dave Asprey : 755
