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Episode #149. What makes us tick? Restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and inspiring optimism forged by Human Kindness. Hugh Mackay AO psychologist, social researcher and writer

Episode #149. What makes us tick? Restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and inspiring optimism forged by Human Kindness. Hugh Mackay AO psychologist, social researcher and writer

Released Monday, 9th October 2023
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Episode #149. What makes us tick? Restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and inspiring optimism forged by Human Kindness. Hugh Mackay AO psychologist, social researcher and writer

Episode #149. What makes us tick? Restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and inspiring optimism forged by Human Kindness. Hugh Mackay AO psychologist, social researcher and writer

Episode #149. What makes us tick? Restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and inspiring optimism forged by Human Kindness. Hugh Mackay AO psychologist, social researcher and writer

Episode #149. What makes us tick? Restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and inspiring optimism forged by Human Kindness. Hugh Mackay AO psychologist, social researcher and writer

Monday, 9th October 2023
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In today's thought-provoking episode, we're delighted to have Hugh Mackay, a renowned Australian social researcher and author of "The Kindness Revolution," as our guest. We dive deep into pressing societal issues such as the rising division and mistrust among communities. Hugh shares how kindness and community are not only essential to our human nature but are also keys to societal well-being.
Hugh and I are both appearing the documentary film "The Great Separation" Airing on SBS ON DEMAND starting October 10th, 2023.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

  • Why kindness and community are vital in today's increasingly divided world.
  • The role of technology in serving human needs and how it can be a force for collective good.
  • Hugh's insights into how crises like the 2020 bushfires and the global pandemic have reshaped our perspectives on community cooperation.
  • Practical tips for contributing to the kindness revolution at an individual and community level.

 

🌐 Key Takeaways:

  • Technology can be designed to be a servant to human needs, enhancing our cognitive and physical abilities.
  • Every individual has the power to contribute to the kindness revolution through self-awareness and meaningful interactions.

 

🎧 Tune in for a rich dialogue that highlights how the future isn't a place we're going to, but one we're creating—so let's make it one of kindness. If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.

Until next time, keep spreading kindness. 🌱💖

Link to the Great Separation here
https://www.thegreatseparation.com.au/

https://youtu.be/RVqW894lhkw?si=ZwQVq545zotEwx0D

Link to Hugh Mackay information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Mackay_(social_researcher)

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