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Understanding Friendship | Lydia Denworth | Modern Wisdom Podcast 152

Lydia Denworth is a writer and Contributing Editor for Scientific American. It's cliche to say that we're more connected than ever but have never felt more alone, but for many people it's the truth.

Lydia DenworthguestChris Williamsonhost
Mar 19, 202051mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released
March 19, 2020
Duration
51m
Channel
Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Lydia Denworth is a writer and Contributing Editor for Scientific American. It's cliche to say that we're more connected than ever but have never felt more alone, but for many people it's the truth. Expert to learn why friendship evolved, how we can deepen our connection to those around us, how friendship manifests in the brain, the dangers of loneliness, how effective online friendships are at combating solitude and many more interesting things. Get Surfshark VPN - https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (Enter Promo Code MODERNWISDOM for 83% off & One Extra Month Free) Extra Stuff: Follow Lydia on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LydiaDenworth Buy Lydia's Book - https://amzn.to/392ZU20 Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom #friendship #evolution #biology - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

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  • Lydia Denworth

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  • Chris Williamson

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Lydia Denworth and Chris Williamson, Understanding Friendship | Lydia Denworth | Modern Wisdom Podcast 152 explores Why Friendship Matters: Loneliness, Evolution, and Digital Connection Today Lydia Denworth explains friendship as an evolutionarily vital, measurable relationship that is long-lasting, positive, and reciprocal, and argues it is as important for health as diet and exercise.

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