Community matters now more than ever before, but it looks and feels very different than in previous generations. We explore why.
In this episode, we discuss how the definition of community is evolving quickly. With government-imposed lockdowns and an emergence of social media platforms, how are we protecting the life-giving attributes of community? The decline of social capital isn't new - it's been happening since the 1950s and in big ways. How has social engineering replaced the social contract of decency and thoughtful dialogue? Our analysis talks about everything from politics, civic organizations, social clubs, and small town sports to the needs of community that still exist in each of us.
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Show references:
Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Righteous_Mind:_Why_Good_People_are_Divided_by_Politics_and_Religion
The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Jonathan Haidt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Coddling_of_the_American_Mind
David Brooks: https://www.nytimes.com/column/david-brooks
