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Suffering

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A New Crisis Has Begun, & We’re Running Out of Time | Arthur Brooks
Meaning of LifeHappinessMental Health Crisis
Apr 4, 2026

A New Crisis Has Begun, & We’re Running Out of Time | Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks explains how a societal shift towards digital 'simulation' and away from real-life human connection has led to a crisis of meaninglessness, driving up rates of depression and anxiety, especially among younger generations.

The Rubin Report Podcast
The Rubin Report Podcast
HAPPINESS PROFESSOR: How to Discover the Meaning of Your Life with Oprah and Arthur C. Brooks
Meaning of lifeHappinessPurpose
Mar 10, 2026

HAPPINESS PROFESSOR: How to Discover the Meaning of Your Life with Oprah and Arthur C. Brooks

Arthur Brooks, the Harvard Happiness Professor, reveals how to combat the modern 'age of emptiness' by defining and actively pursuing life's true meaning through coherence, purpose, and significance.

The Oprah Podcast
The Oprah Podcast
Don’t Be Fooled, This Isn’t Normal. It’s the Beginning of a New Crisis | Arthur Brooks
HappinessMeaning in LifeAttention Economy
Jan 1, 2026

Don’t Be Fooled, This Isn’t Normal. It’s the Beginning of a New Crisis | Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks explains how the attention economy and excessive online engagement are rewiring our brains, leading to a decline in happiness and meaning, and offers practical strategies to reclaim a fulfilling life by prioritizing 'old ways' of living.

The Rubin Report Podcast
The Rubin Report Podcast
10 TIMES YOU HEARD GOD BUT THOUGHT IT WAS YOUR OWN THOUGHT
ChristianitySpiritual GrowthDiscipleship
Dec 9, 2025

10 TIMES YOU HEARD GOD BUT THOUGHT IT WAS YOUR OWN THOUGHT

This podcast challenges 'comfortable Christianity' by revealing ten uncomfortable biblical truths that God whispers to individuals, truths often omitted from mainstream sermons but essential for a deep, surrendered faith.

Stories from the Bible
Stories from the Bible