Making Meaning in an Era of Disconnectedness
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the societal implications of rising disconnectedness in this thought-provoking 90-minute conference talk. Delve into the alarming increase in suicides, violence, and addiction as indicators of a society losing touch with meaning and experiencing a breakdown in social cohesion. Examine the decline of organized religion and traditional community spaces, and investigate alternative avenues people are pursuing to define values, explore existential questions, and seek connection. Gain insights into the human quest for purpose, sacred experiences, and community rootedness in an increasingly fragmented world.
Syllabus
Making Meaning in an Era of Disconnectedness
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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