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Johann Hari: Solving Loneliness and Taking Back Stolen Focus (E288)
The High Performance Podcast
Loneliness Breeds Despair
Men experience higher suicide rates due to several intertwined factors, including a significant lack of friendships and increased loneliness. The societal pressure to conform to unrealistic values contributes to their feelings of incompetence. The educational system also disproportionately affects boys, as it enforces a rigid structure that requires them to remain still and engage in rote memorization for long periods, which often feels meaningless. This combination of loneliness, cultural expectations, and an inadequate educational environment creates a detrimental cycle that exacerbates mental health issues among men.
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