Two Inconvenient Women Exploring the inconvenience of gathering
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Dec 13, 2024 The hosts delve into our primal need for gathering and the importance of belonging. They discuss the challenges of modern connections, contrasting individualism with communal practices. The impact of AI on human interaction takes center stage, raising concerns about losing authentic connections. They also highlight the dynamics of social settings, balancing comfort and vulnerability, while exploring how to create inclusive spaces that foster genuine relationships. Their personal stories reveal the power of shared experiences in building community and combating loneliness.
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Gathering Is An Evolutionary Need
- Gathering fulfills a deep evolutionary need for safety, resource sharing and belonging.
- Dr Dan Siegel's 'we' concept explains self as interdependent, not isolated.
Modern Life Erodes Everyday Gathering
- Social structure changes (nuclear family, mobility, dead high streets) reduce everyday informal gathering.
- This cultural shift increases loneliness and weakens neighbourhood belonging.
One Friend Opened A City Social Life
- Holly describes how a single friend moving to Brighton unlocked a wider social circle and deep friendships.
- That one person and their housemates allowed her to meet lifelong friends locally.
