Episode
#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
1:05:00
Published: Thu Jan 07 2021
Description
Noreena Hertz is an author and economist. Even before social distancing was a word, loneliness was a huge crisis. More people than ever before feel detached in a world that's never been so connected. Expect to learn the dramatic health impacts of loneliness, the extreme lengths some people are going to in an effort to feel connected with other humans, why 16-24 year olds are at highest risk and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy The Lonely Century - https://amzn.to/352AouB Follow Noreena on Twitter - https://twitter.com/noreenahertz Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Learn about the health impacts of loneliness, why people are going to extreme lengths to feel connected and why 16-24 year olds are at a higher risk.
00:00 - 02:59 (02:59)
Summary
Learn about the health impacts of loneliness, why people are going to extreme lengths to feel connected and why 16-24 year olds are at a higher risk. Manscaped also promotes its new Lawn Mower 3.0 trimmer featuring a ceramic blade, waterproof technology, and LED light.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The years preceding the pandemic saw a rise in the appetite for community, whether it was in a non-paid for form or in a paid for commercialized form.
02:59 - 12:11 (09:11)
Summary
The years preceding the pandemic saw a rise in the appetite for community, whether it was in a non-paid for form or in a paid for commercialized form. The loneliness economy, an entire economy that sprung up to cater to people's need for collective effervescence, was already on the rise even before the pandemic hit.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The book highlights how social media and mobile phones are used as weapons for young adults as they suffer from lack of engagement and damage their mental health.
12:11 - 17:42 (05:30)
Summary
The book highlights how social media and mobile phones are used as weapons for young adults as they suffer from lack of engagement and damage their mental health.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A new bill in the UK will hold social media companies accountable for online harm, including the psychological impact on children.
17:42 - 25:02 (07:19)
Summary
A new bill in the UK will hold social media companies accountable for online harm, including the psychological impact on children. Interestingly, studies have shown that becoming more religious can reduce internet addiction and increase in-person interactions with others.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The "loneliness economy" is growing with people paying to be cuddled due to a lack of human touch in modern societies, and the importance of quick evacuation versus safe evacuation in crowded public spaces like stadiums is questioned.
25:02 - 33:32 (08:30)
Summary
The "loneliness economy" is growing with people paying to be cuddled due to a lack of human touch in modern societies, and the importance of quick evacuation versus safe evacuation in crowded public spaces like stadiums is questioned.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Loneliness is leading pensioners to commit crimes, such as shoplifting, in order to get jailed and find the companionship that they lack in their daily lives.
33:32 - 38:12 (04:40)
Summary
Loneliness is leading pensioners to commit crimes, such as shoplifting, in order to get jailed and find the companionship that they lack in their daily lives.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers have found that even relatively short periods of loneliness, under two years, can have a significant impact on life expectancy.
38:12 - 47:53 (09:41)
Summary
Researchers have found that even relatively short periods of loneliness, under two years, can have a significant impact on life expectancy. However, investing in strengthening relationships, being part of a community, and caring for others can help mitigate the effects of loneliness and lead to a longer life.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pandemic has made us recognize the importance of small interactions or "micro exchanges" in the workplace.
47:53 - 54:31 (06:38)
Summary
The pandemic has made us recognize the importance of small interactions or "micro exchanges" in the workplace. The absence of these interactions due to remote work has caused many individuals, especially young people, to express a desire to return to the office. Open office spaces have actually been found to cause people to feel more lonely and less likely to open up.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pandemic has changed the way people have interacted with each other, thus affecting the significance of collective effervescence.
54:31 - 1:03:21 (08:50)
Summary
The pandemic has changed the way people have interacted with each other, thus affecting the significance of collective effervescence. COVID-19 has urged the need for people to stick to physical distancing, hence making social gathering difficult, leading to a significant number of music festivals and nightclubs being structured.
Episode#266 - Noreena Hertz - Is There A Loneliness Epidemic?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the importance of connection and social interaction is discussed, particularly in a world that has become increasingly isolated.
1:03:21 - 1:04:58 (01:37)
Summary
In this podcast, the importance of connection and social interaction is discussed, particularly in a world that has become increasingly isolated. The book, "The Lonely Century," is recommended for those looking to better understand and combat loneliness.