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Perspective on Contributing to Society
The American political landscape tends to view contribution as a defining feature for personal value, creating social inequalities between occupations. The de-institutionalization movement of getting people out of hospitals and shutting down inpatient wards made an impact on society as well.
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Understanding the genetics and biology of mental health can inform the societal factors contributing to homelessness, as prison populations now exceed inpatient psychiatric unit populations.
45:11 - 48:28 (03:17)
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Understanding the genetics and biology of mental health can inform the societal factors contributing to homelessness, as prison populations now exceed inpatient psychiatric unit populations.
ChapterPerspective on Contributing to Society
Episode#387 - Paige Harden - Are Human Genetics An Unfair Lottery?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The devaluation of mechanical knowledge in American society is discussed and questioned, as to why being a university professor is seen as a "better job" than being a mechanic with valuable technical skills.
48:29 - 51:49 (03:20)
Summary
The devaluation of mechanical knowledge in American society is discussed and questioned, as to why being a university professor is seen as a "better job" than being a mechanic with valuable technical skills.