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The future of tribalism

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Negative Impacts of Isolation on Mental and Physical Health

Ownership of a house and communism are incompatible due to the overwhelming responsibilities of homeownership./nThe negative effects of isolation on mental and physical health are significant, particularly for adults./nIsolation predicts increased morbidity and mortality, anti-social behavior, and difficulty in brain growth and change./nFor females, isolation can lead to difficult births and post-partum depression, while males may experience cognitive impairment, weakened immune systems, heart disease, and a heightened sensitivity to loss in old age./nBeing part of a community and having a sense of purpose can lead to increased happiness and fulfillment, even in the face of violence and suffering./nFetishizing suffering and loss is not beneficial; they are inherently negative experiences.

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