New Books in Critical Theory Loneliness
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Dec 30, 2024 Laura Marris, an accomplished essayist and poet, unveils the concept of ecological loneliness as both a cause and reflection of isolation in society. She highlights how our disconnection from nature not only impacts personal relationships but also the environment. The conversation reframes loneliness as a pathway to hope, illuminating its potential for introspection and societal insight. Marris encourages listeners to reconnect with their surroundings, suggesting that understanding our isolation may spark meaningful transformation.
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Ecological Loneliness
- Loneliness, especially ecological loneliness, results from disconnection from the living world.
- This disconnection is reciprocal, harming both individuals and the environment.
Loneliness and Social Training
- Societal views on loneliness often focus on individualistic and gendered aspects.
- However, the planetary and ecological stakes of loneliness connect to this individualistic view.
Ground-Truthing Loneliness
- Loneliness can be ground-truthed by observing changes in familiar places.
- A society focused on growth and capital can foster isolation, making loneliness its shadow side.
