The chapter explores the importance of recognizing the humanity and vulnerabilities of individuals with differing beliefs to foster empathy and connection. It discusses the detrimental effects of cognitive biases that fuel contempt and division, emphasizing the emotional toll and global impact. The conversation highlights the power of genuine relationships, vulnerability, and love in overcoming societal challenges and building a more connected world.
Have you ever struggled with feeling lonely — even when you’re surrounded by people you love? I have. It’s painful and confusing. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Vivek Murthy, a physician and the 19th surgeon general of the United States, about loneliness and the physical and emotional toll that social disconnection takes on us. We talk about his new book, Together, and what it takes for each of us to tilt the world toward love and connection.
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