All the Lonely People | Interview: Derek Thompson

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4.4 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Derek Thompson of The Atlantic joins Victoria to answer the question: Why did Americans stop hanging out? The two discuss the steep decline in face-to-face socializing, the rise of loneliness, and the fraternizing role of protests. The Agenda: —The decline of social institutions in America —Smartphones’ effect on teenagers’ lives —Women turning to pets —Challenges of raising kids in the digital age Show Notes: —Derek for The Atlantic: Meritocracy Is Killing High-School Sports —Derek for The Atlantic: Concerts? I'll Pass —Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community —Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:54.4	eke slash special offer welcome to the dispatch podcast my name is Victoria Holmes
0:59.6	today's guest is Derek Thompson writer for the, and we're going to talk about an article
1:04.4	he wrote titled, Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out.
1:08.8	We explore some factors for this decline, like smartphones and exuber fees for extracurricular activities, but also draw attention to protests
1:15.8	and the intoxicating communal pool these have as participation in church and religious institutions
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