Harvesting Happiness is proud to partner with the researchers and scholars at the Mental Immunity Project (MIP) and Cognitive Immunology Research Collaborative (CIRCE).

This episode is part of a series exploring disinformation, media literacy, and the emerging science of cognitive immunology.

Social isolation, technology, and environmental changes are responsible for many of today’s mental health problems including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Historical research suggests that humans perform better in communities and are not meant to go it alone. To discover the impact of social networks on human evolutionary history, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with evolutionary anthropologist, Dr. David Samson.

David introduces the key findings from his book, Our Tribal Future: How to Channel Our Foundational Human Instincts into a Force for Good. He offers historical examples and six core reasons why face-to-face social networks and community interactions increase mental well-being, happiness, and purpose.

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