The Lonely Century by Noreena Hertz was probably the best, most useful book I read in 2020. Dripping in data points and rich explanations of complex issues, it charts the personal and social challenges of contemporary life. It offers solutions to the pain and problems that beset individuals and governments alike. Noreena is a massively talented writer and a fantastically perceptive thought leader too. Which is why I so enjoyed hosting this Zoom-powered conversation with her recently.
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We know joy comes from our spirit within but how do we balance this with pressures from the external world to share and connect in digital spaces. From the science of religion to the secular religion of Burning Man and the use of psychedelics to create new spiritual awakenings, what does contemporary spirituality look like today? How can we use spirituality to improve the mental health of society?