The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Is modern society making us depressed?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing ›

1:33:21 | Apr 16th, 2018

8 recommendations

“What if depression is, in fact, a form of grief — for our own lives not being as they should?” asks Johann Hari. “What if it is a form of grief for the connections we have lost yet still need?” In hi...Show More



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br3tt recommended:Feb 11th, 2023

I thought this episode was:

💬 A great conversation
💡 Educational
🤔 Thought-provoking
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meg recommended:Jan 9th, 2023

I thought this episode was:

💬 A great conversation
💛 Honest
🤔 Thought-provoking
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moot recommended:Oct 12th, 2020

Depression and loneliness isn’t as simple as how socially-connected we are or a biochemical imbalance in our brain, but rather how we feel about our circumstances and the ways in which society and powerful corporations overwhelm our human needs. Yes, we can change our own lives, but why don’t we? I...Show More

I thought this episode was:

😢 Moving
😲 Fascinating
💬 A great conversation
💡 Educational
💯 A must listen
🤔 Thought-provoking
👍 Well-produced
🕵️‍ Well-researched
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eisforerin recommended:May 12th, 2018

Really fascinating ideas and new research into causes of depression, anxiety, and addiction

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