Episode · EconTalk · 2021-09-06
Books mentioned on Johann Hari on Lost Connections
Author and journalist Johann Hari talks about his book, Lost Connections: Why You Are Depressed and How to Find Hope, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts.
Russ Roberts discussed Lost Connections by Johann Hari and The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Lost Connections
Lost Connections by Johann Hari is a profound exploration of the underlying social and psychological causes of depression and anxiety, arguing that modern distress stems largely from a loss of meaningful human connections.
Discussed“and the subject of today's conversation is lost connections why you're depressed and how to find hope”
Where to get it
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith is a seminal 1759 work of moral philosophy that examines the psychological foundations of human judgment, empathy, and social order.
Discussed“actually the theory of moral sentiments is a is really a masterpiece on on this question”
Where to get it
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Plugged Lost Connections
“for me personally i think i i wrote the book because there were these two mysteries that were really important to me and every book i've ever written is because there's something i actually wanted to know for myself”