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Why Americans Stopped Hanging Out—and Why It Matters

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Exploring Social Infrastructure and Life Expectancy

This chapter examines the disparities in life expectancy between Americans and Europeans, with a focus on the role of social infrastructure in promoting community well-being. Highlighting Finland's Ude Library as a model, the discussion delves into how the decline of public resources in the U.S. has adversely affected social engagement, particularly among marginalized communities.

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