Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2020-03-19
Books mentioned on Understanding Friendship - Lydia Denworth - #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.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Digital Minimalism
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport is a practical productivity guide that advocates for intentional technology use and a focused lifestyle free from digital clutter.
Discussed“you know Cal Newport has this beautiful bit in digital minimalism where he talks about the difference between time on your own and solitude”
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Friendship
“I mean that's one of the things I focus on in the book because that that work has led to more of the breakthroughs in understanding the evolutionary function of friendship in humans”
Own book Friendship
“but I mean one of the things I cite in the book is the story of zebrafish who freeze when they come across a group of unfamiliar fish”
Own book Friendship
“there is a study I cite in the book where they ask people in Jacksonville Florida you know do you think of your spouse as your best friend”
Own book Friendship
“friendship your book is out now right now it yes they can order it”