The Psychology Podcast

Noreena Hertz || How to Restore Human Connection

Jun 3, 2021

Noreena Hertz, a renowned thought leader and author of "The Lonely Century," dives into the pressing issue of loneliness in our digital world. She discusses the psychological impact of social isolation and its alarming connections to mental health and societal divisions. Hertz emphasizes the need for revitalizing local communities and fostering genuine connections. She also explores innovative solutions, such as mukbang and AI companionship, while highlighting the importance of compassion and face-to-face interactions in combating the loneliness crisis.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Loneliness Crisis

10min

Reviving Compassion in a Competitive Society

5min

Building Community Connections

22min

Exploring Loneliness Through Mukbang and Beyond

16min

Fostering Human Connection in a Digital Age

3min

Today it’s great to chat with Noreena Hertz on the podcast. Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader, academic, and broadcaster, named by The Observer “one of the world’s leading thinkers” and by Vogue “one of the world’s most inspiring women.” Her previous bestsellers — The Silent Takeover, The Debt Threat, and Eyes Wide Open — have been published in more than twenty countries, and her opinion pieces have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Financial Times. She has hosted her own show on SiriusXM and spoken at TED, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and Google Zeitgeist.

Topics

· The impact of technology on our social lives

· How to boost the health of our society

· The importance of local communities

· “The loneliness economy”

· The healthcare burden of loneliness

· Combating loneliness in the workplace

· How to give and receive care

· “Blue zones"

· How creating community helps our wellbeing

· How to create communities for the elderly

· Innovative methods to combat loneliness