#152 - Lydia Denworth - Understanding Friendship
Modern Wisdom19 Mar 2020

#152 - Lydia Denworth - Understanding Friendship

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 combatting 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 - 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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