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I’m not sure. To me the threats you mention seem more cerebral since we have to think about them, but don’t feel them (well, I guess one feels pressure from on

by DougN7 8y ago

I’m not sure. To me the threats you mention seem more cerebral since we have to think about them, but don’t feel them (well, I guess one feels pressure from one’s economic sitation). For example, irreversible global warming is a huge concern, but I don’t walk around thinking about it all day. But feeling lonely and disconnected is something that is hard to escape. Lack of human connection is hugely emotional. And in my experience, depression is emotional. But to be honest, I’m an armchair quarterback here so I’ll see what others have to say :)

astrodust 8y ago
You don't have to be actively thinking about something for it to weigh on you and drag you down. I think people are more connected than you think. Where you used to have to converse with a handful of people in your immediate environment you can now maintain connections with people world-wide. That also introduces additional stress since we share the pain of others.