#145: "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community)"

“In this world each man pisses in the other mans eye”

Harriet and Ikoi discuss the recently released report by the U.S. Surgeon General 'Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community)'.

We discuss the empty platitudes of the state, how kindness can (unfortunately) make you a sucker, how isolation is good for business, finding community in products & brands and how men in particular suffer a chronic lack of physical (non-sexual) touch.

References:

Website: https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html

PDF: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf

Life Trends 2023: Emerging Trends in Business | Accenture: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/song/accenture-life-trends

'Be A Man': Modernists and Traditionalists Debate Masculinity: https://youtu.be/9nE3EQEBzc0

Broke: Britain's Debt Emergency | Dispatches | Channel 4 Documentaries: https://youtu.be/X9UlLGAywqU

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Harriet’s other shows:

WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH

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ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.