
TED Radio Hour
Meditations On Loneliness
Apr 24, 2020
Jonny Sun is an author and illustrator whose work delves into loneliness, while Susan Pinker is a developmental psychologist focused on its effects on health. Architect Grace Kim designed a co-housing community to foster connection, and Suleika Jaouad shares her personal journey through isolation. They discuss how vulnerability can build supportive online communities, the biological need for social connections, and innovative ways to design spaces that combat loneliness. The conversation explores transforming loneliness into empowering solitude through creativity and shared experiences.
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