Friendship is the most important thing nobody talks about. From ancient philosophy to game theory, we break down why friendship isn’t just some social nicety—it’s a biological survival strategy. Plus: the modern forces slowly strangling our ability to connect, and exactly what to do about it. You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of what real friendship looks like, how to build it, and how to stop shooting yourself in the foot every time you try.
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Chapters:
00:04:44 CHAPTER 1: Reframing Resilience — Definitions & Misconceptions
00:23:50 CHAPTER 2: Developmental and Biological Foundations of Resilience
00:38:54 CHAPTER 3: Biological & Physiological Foundations
01:17:17 CHAPTER 4: Psychological, Philosophical & Evidence-Based Frameworks
02:27:00 CHAPTER 5: Sociocultural & Community Dimensions
02:57:28 CHAPTER 6: The 80/20 of Becoming More Resilient
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