No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp The Subtext: Friendship Recession
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Oct 1, 2025 Friendships are in decline, even in our hyper-connected world. Savannah and Lee discuss how technology has transformed bonds into luxuries rather than necessities. They explore the concept of the 'friendship recession' fueled by workism and rising screen time. Through Aristotle's wisdom, they argue that true friendship nurtures virtue. The hosts highlight the importance of intentionality in cultivating friendships, especially among men. Closing with personal anecdotes, they emphasize that enduring friendships are vital for well-being.
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Private Proposal Over Public Spectacle
- Lee describes a low-key engagement where he proposed on a bench and pulled the ring from his pocket.
- He contrasts that with public proposals like Taylor Swift's, preferring private, intimate moments.
Shouting For An Encore
- Lee recounts discovering the bluegrass band Mighty Poplar via a single song and buying expensive tickets to see them at the Ryman.
- He shouted for the encore song and experienced it as a transporting, almost religious moment.
Loneliness Meets AI Comfort
- Savannah shares a story about a 75-year-old widow who prefers an AI chatbot because human contact is scarce.
- This illustrates how societal neglect and tech converge to create problematic emotional substitutes.
