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#891 - John Vervaeke - The Psychology Of Finding Meaning In Life

Modern Wisdom

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Navigating the Meaning Crisis: Despair, Replacement, and Resilience

This chapter examines the psychological responses to the 'meaning crisis' in the context of increasing depression and anxiety rates. It discusses how individuals cope through despair, cultural replacements, and positive practices like Stoicism and mindfulness, while also considering the impact of COVID-19 on these responses.

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