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The Connection Between Awe and Depression
1:26:17 - 1:35:37 (09:20)
Author Johann Hari discusses the similarities between depression and grief and how moments of awe can combat depression by putting one's egocentric thoughts into perspective.
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The internet, including Facebook and Zoom, has failed to genuinely replace real-life human experiences and connections, which have been disappearing before their arrival.
1:26:17 - 1:27:17 (01:00)
Summary
The internet, including Facebook and Zoom, has failed to genuinely replace real-life human experiences and connections, which have been disappearing before their arrival.
ChapterThe Connection Between Awe and Depression
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Depression and grief share the same symptoms, which is not a coincidence, according to this podcast.
1:27:17 - 1:32:23 (05:06)
Summary
Depression and grief share the same symptoms, which is not a coincidence, according to this podcast. The grief loophole offers an explanation on why individuals who experience loss in the last year are not labeled as mentally ill when they experience symptoms similar to depression.
ChapterThe Connection Between Awe and Depression
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Moments of awe, brought on by experiences such as taking psychedelics or being in nature, can help combat depression by giving a sense of perspective and reducing the significance of the ego.
1:32:24 - 1:33:40 (01:16)
Summary
Moments of awe, brought on by experiences such as taking psychedelics or being in nature, can help combat depression by giving a sense of perspective and reducing the significance of the ego. To overcome acute depressive states, one strategy is to seek out awe-inspiring experiences and embrace the feeling of smallness in the face of the vastness of the world.
ChapterThe Connection Between Awe and Depression
Episode#172 - Johann Hari - What Are The Real Causes Of Depression?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The most important thing we need to do to tackle depression is to deal with its social causes downstream, rather than solely relying on those affected by it to solve the problem, according to author Johann Hari.
1:33:40 - 1:35:37 (01:57)
Summary
The most important thing we need to do to tackle depression is to deal with its social causes downstream, rather than solely relying on those affected by it to solve the problem, according to author Johann Hari.