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How America Got Mean by David Brooks — September 2023

The Atlantic Out Loud

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The Connection Between Loneliness, Rejection, and Hostility

This chapter explores the connection between loneliness, rejection, and increasing rates of suicide in America. The speaker discusses personal experiences and statistics that reveal the rise in suicide rates since 2000, while emphasizing the effects of feeling unseen and disrespected.

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