The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#114 Noreena Hertz: The Crisis of Loneliness

Jun 29, 2021

Noreena Hertz, an acclaimed economist and author, dives into the pervasive loneliness crisis affecting society. She discusses the psychological and physical health implications of loneliness, especially its growing toll on younger generations. Hertz highlights the dangers of relying on technology for connection and advocates for authentic human interactions. By examining cultural stigma and urban isolation, she offers practical solutions for fostering community engagement, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in conversations to bridge divides.

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Episode guests

Noreena Hertz

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Why We Don't See Other People

01:45

The Role of Technology in Today's Loneliness Crisis

01:22

The Power of Micro Interactions in Building Community

00:54

Intro

2min

The Loneliness Epidemic

8min

The Dangers of Relying on Technology for Connection

2min

The Loneliness Epidemic: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World

16min

The Architecture of Exclusion: Bridging Societal Divides

4min

Bridging Divides and Combating Loneliness

12min

Acclaimed economist and author Noreena Hertz breaks down the world’s loneliness crisis, and what it means for the well-being of our minds, bodies, economies and democratic institutions. In this episode we define loneliness and how to recognize it, its mental and physical health implications, the shame around admitting you’re lonely, what we can do to help alleviate the crisis for ourselves and our kids, and so much more.

Hertz has been an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Global Prosperity at University College London since 2014 and she’s the author of five books, including the 2020 release The Lonely Century: Coming Together in a World that's Pulling Apart.

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