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Island of Knowledge: Human Flourishing

Island of Knowledge: Human Flourishing

Update: 2025-08-30
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Can we scale up human flourishing? We know meditation can reduce stress and ease symptoms of depression, but the benefits don’t have to stop there. Some scientists believe just a few minutes of mindfulness practice every day could make entire cities healthier and happier. 

Original Air Date: August 30, 2025

Interviews In This Hour:
Can we boost happiness on a city-wide scale?How music becomes our collective medicineHealing trauma takes time. Can we speed up psychotherapy?

Guests:
Richard Davidson, Dalal Abu Amneh, Diana Fosha


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Island of Knowledge: Human Flourishing

Island of Knowledge: Human Flourishing

Wisconsin Public Radio