Chapter
The Psychological Benefits of Communal Life During Times of Hardship
1:00:26 - 1:07:12 (06:46)
During times of hardship and danger, communal life can be so psychologically beneficial to people that there is a net gain in psychological well-being. Cohesion is increased by hardship, nicknames, and humor, among other things.
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During times of crisis and conflict, such as the Blitz in London during WWII, communities often become more tightly knit and individuals experience psychological benefits from the increased communal life.
1:00:26 - 1:02:16 (01:50)
Summary
During times of crisis and conflict, such as the Blitz in London during WWII, communities often become more tightly knit and individuals experience psychological benefits from the increased communal life. This can lead to unexpected reductions in the suicide and murder rates, despite the violence and hardship.
ChapterThe Psychological Benefits of Communal Life During Times of Hardship
Episode#161: Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The sense of "us" that comes from being a part of a strong community can be a powerful buffer against psychological trauma and lead to increased mental well-being, even in the aftermath of a catastrophe like 9/11.
1:02:16 - 1:05:06 (02:50)
Summary
The sense of "us" that comes from being a part of a strong community can be a powerful buffer against psychological trauma and lead to increased mental well-being, even in the aftermath of a catastrophe like 9/11. The shared experiences and increased cohesion that come from being a part of a group can also be artificially manufactured in other contexts, such as sports, to reap similar benefits.
ChapterThe Psychological Benefits of Communal Life During Times of Hardship
Episode#161: Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Men use humor and nicknames as a way to increase cohesion and signal tribal affiliation in groups, which has served an important purpose in our evolutionary past for hunting and defense.
1:05:06 - 1:07:12 (02:06)
Summary
Men use humor and nicknames as a way to increase cohesion and signal tribal affiliation in groups, which has served an important purpose in our evolutionary past for hunting and defense.