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The secret to living longer may be your social life | Susan Pinker
The people who live the longest aren't on a special diet. They just see each other. Every day. 👵🏽👴🏻
Who it's for
Loneliness often gets treated as a private feeling to push through.
Lonely→Motivated
Feelings it meets
What it is
In this TED2017 talk, psychologist Susan Pinker asks why the Italian island of Sardinia has many times more centenarians than the mainland or North America. She highlights the village of Villagrande, where older residents live surrounded by family, friends and neighbours.
Where to find it
YouTube, official TED channel (free). Transcript on TED.com.
Before you start
Heads up: Talk of mortality and life expectancy.
Age: Ages 12+
I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of the time.Henry David Thoreau, Walden, “Solitude”
