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Island of Knowledge: Human Flourishing
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Can we scale up human flourishing? We know meditation can reduce stress and ease symptoms of depression, but the benefits don’t have to stop there. Some scientists believe just a few minutes of mindfulness practice every day could make entire cities healthier and happier.
Original Air Date: August 30, 2025
Interviews In This Hour:
Can we boost happiness on a city-wide scale? — How music becomes our collective medicine — Healing trauma takes time. Can we speed up psychotherapy?
Guests:
Richard Davidson, Dalal Abu Amneh, Diana Fosha
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Manage episode 503363204 series 3322195
Can we scale up human flourishing? We know meditation can reduce stress and ease symptoms of depression, but the benefits don’t have to stop there. Some scientists believe just a few minutes of mindfulness practice every day could make entire cities healthier and happier.
Original Air Date: August 30, 2025
Interviews In This Hour:
Can we boost happiness on a city-wide scale? — How music becomes our collective medicine — Healing trauma takes time. Can we speed up psychotherapy?
Guests:
Richard Davidson, Dalal Abu Amneh, Diana Fosha
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