

In a bespoke and individualistic age, are we losing a sense of “the common”?
Jul 3, 2024
Jonathan Green, an insightful editor and broadcaster known for his work on Blueprint for Living, dives deep into the evolving concept of community. He highlights how individualism is reshaping human connections, often at the cost of shared values and experiences. Green emphasizes the role of mass culture in fostering unity, explores the importance of genuine human interactions, and critiques the commercialization of spirituality. He advocates for reclaiming collective identity and the power of artistic expression to bridge divides in our increasingly tailored lives.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Redefining Community and Morality
02:03 • 24min
The Significance of Mass Culture in Shared Humanity
26:22 • 3min
The Diminishing Sense of Human Connection
29:21 • 4min
Exploring the Essence of Prayer and Meditation in Modern Culture
33:00 • 2min
Reclaiming Collective Identity
35:11 • 14min
The Enduring Power of Artistic Expression and Community
49:11 • 4min