Deep social connections enhance our ability to listen and offer the benefit of the doubt, paving the way for meaningful dialogue even amidst political and philosophical differences. Engaging with others during communal events, like holidays, illustrates how these bonds can mitigate polarization by fostering empathy and understanding.
Have you ever struggled with feeling lonely — even when you’re surrounded by people you love? I have. It’s painful and confusing. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Vivek Murthy, a physician and the 19th surgeon general of the United States, about loneliness and the physical and emotional toll that social disconnection takes on us. We talk about his new book, Together, and what it takes for each of us to tilt the world toward love and connection.
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