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The Loneliness Epidemic II
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness and isolation a “public health crisis” as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And, according to the Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index, nearly half of U.S. adults report experience loneliness on a regular basis.
So, in our high-tech age of hyper-connectivity, where virtually everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, what exactly is causing this public health crisis? And what can we do about it?
Listen to show #51 below!
The Loneliness Epidemic
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called loneliness and isolation a “public health crisis” as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And, according to the Cigna U.S. Loneliness Index, nearly half of U.S. adults report experience loneliness on a regular basis.
So, in our high-tech age of hyper-connectivity, where virtually everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, what exactly is causing this public health crisis? And what can we do about it?
Listen to show #50 below!
Surviving Tribalism II
In-group and out-group dynamics, and the larger phenomenon of tribalism, have been with humankind for millennia, yet never before have they posed the existential threat that they do today.
How can humankind resolve its differences before it’s too late, and how can Naturalistic Humanism help?
Listen to show #49 below!
Surviving Tribalism
In-group and out-group dynamics, and the larger phenomenon of tribalism, have been with humankind for millennia, yet never before have they posed the existential threat that they do today.
How can humankind resolve its differences before it’s too late, and how can Naturalistic Humanism help?
Listen to show #48 below!
Parenting & Education, Pt 2
From a Naturalistic Humanist perspective, children are naturally curious, creative, and inclined to share. Presently, however, the way our children are parented and taught is strongly influenced by a misanthropic view and the dominator model. We assume that children are naturally uncooperative and in need of continuous extrinsic motivation.
Listen to show #47 below!
Parenting & Education
From a Naturalistic Humanist perspective children are naturally curious, creative and inclined to share, presently however, the way our children are parented and taught is strongly influenced by a misanthropic view and the dominator model.
We assume that children are naturally uncooperative and in need of continuous extrinsic motivation.
Listen to show #46 below!
NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD Pt 3
This week we continue our look at belief and disbelief. Why do we believe as we do? Are some beliefs inherently intolerant? Are nonbelievers intolerant towards believers? How can believers and nonbelievers treat each other with respect and kindness? Are there ideas that both believers and nonbelievers can share?
Please find audio for show #45 below!
NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD Pt 2
Over the past 10 years, the number of American atheists and agnostics has doubled. And the percentage of adults without religious affiliation is on the rise. But despite these demographic trends, being a nonbeliever can be challenging.
Are you a non-believer navigating through a believing world? Or perhaps you are a believer with non-believing family or friends?
Please find audio for show #44 below!
NON-BELIEVERS IN A BELIEVING WORLD
Over the past 10 years, the number of American atheists and agnostics has doubled. And the percentage of adults without religious affiliation is on the rise. But despite these demographic trends, being a nonbeliever can be challenging.
Are you a non-believer navigating through a believing world? Or perhaps you are a believer with non-believing family or friends?
Please find audio for show #43 below!
PROANTHROPY Pt. 2
Another concept central to Naturalistic Humanism is proanthropy — the idea that when humans get the developmental and life support they require they are naturally inclined towards being cooperative and caring, wanting to participate and contribute.
Sadly, despite voluminous supporting evidence, our society is premised on the complete opposite. The consequence of this confusion rationalizes extreme inequality and injustice.
What do you believe about human nature?
Audio for show #42 below!