Are we trapped in a crisis of isolation and fragmentation?

David Brooks: The lies our culture tells us about what matters -- and a better way to live · 15:19 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Author David Brooks explores how modern society has become increasingly disconnected. Discover his vision for a cultural revolution inspired by the 'weavers' he met across the United States.

In this talk, columnist David Brooks addresses the social crisis of our time: a deep sense of loneliness and social decay. Drawing on his travels throughout the United States and interviews with exceptional individuals he calls 'weavers,' Brooks proposes a way to move beyond isolation toward a life defined by greater purpose, meaning, and joy.

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