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Welcome to Meaningful Discussions Oakville! Our group is all about bringing like-minded individuals together to enjoy both online discussions and dining out at both old and new restaurants in town while engaging in meaningful conversations. We focus on improving communication, learning, and gaining a deeper understanding of various aspects of human nature and this world in general. Whether you're looking to meet new people or deepen existing connections, this group is for you. Join us for insightful discussions either on your couch or over delicious meals and build lasting relationships with fellow members. Let's grow together through connection, conversation, and community in both Halton and Peel!
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See all- The Loneliness Epidemic (online)Needs location
Loneliness is as bad for our bodies as 15 daily cigarettes. Even before the pandemic forced so many of us into our homes and behind our screens, Canada was a nation of lonely folks. In 2019, nearly a quarter of Canadians said they experienced social isolation and loneliness. By 2021, that number had climbed to 35 percent. Join us in late November and let's talk about it! Watch a few or all of the videos and read the articles. Be ready for an insightful discussion.
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Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8pa506BFk4 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVPc46GFq-4 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udRNgM4x2W4 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR1tTwaRxFk 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbxMkRYb6o 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCFz7Zm2UjY 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vB59ZVTKdc 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J509AZl7bHY 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vB59ZVTKdcReading:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/opinion/loneliness-epidemic-america.html 2. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/well/mind/loneliness-isolation-surgeon-general.html 3. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/14/opinion/treating-loneliness.htmlQuestions: 1. a) When was the loneliest time of your life, and why? b)When was the least lonely time of your life, and why? 2. Do you believe there is a loneliness "epidemic" in modern society? If so, what has caused it? 3. In an age of greater connection than ever through technology, why are human connections so difficult and unsatisfying? 4. There are a number of reasons why loneliness is so ubiquitous now. We're more mobile, for starters. And we also have more technology that can dilute or substitute higher-quality interactions. To what do you attribute the loneliness epidemic? How has mobility, technology, or something else impacted your ability to make durable connections? 5. Some of Dr. Murthy's patients have shared that they don't have anyone who they can authentically talk to or feel seen by in their life. As one of Dr. Murthy's friends put it, "To be loved is not enough. You have to both be loved and to be known." Do you feel known? What keeps you from opening up? 6. To address the loneliness epidemic, Dr. Murthy says we will have to ask deeper questions about life, its purpose, and our obligations to one another. What question do you think is part of the solution? 7. Can we maintain our level of technological and scientific advancement and take care of our basic human emotional needs? Will we manage to balance things better in the future, or will we have to make some tough choices?
- Youtube, Censorship, And Monopoly (online)Needs location
Hello fellow MD members,
Please watch at least a few of the videos in the links below and be ready to discuss what is happening. See you in late January!
Note: for our October, November and January online events, to get the video conferencing link please message me and I'll provide you my email for you to contact me. I will be able to email the link to you. Thank you in advance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-S-oeWZLWM (9:27) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48ObNiT_hpM (9:05) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BruZDX4HNqY (5:47) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4SrTFyOL6M (3:09) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uma8Sf6rhTY (11:40) 4:38-5:36 is relevant, but enjoy the whole thing if you need a laugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN5hNzVqkOk (8:07) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGxbaxviRVw (6:09) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4JqkvU734A (10:31) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtjLA1AIaGQ (37:19) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxrC0diGnUA (4:49)
Questions: 1. Do you use Youtube with any regularity? What do you use it for (education, research, work, etc.)? 2. How do you think Youtube has changed since it began? 3. Are you familiar with any competitors to Youtube? Do they constitute real competition? Why (not)? 4. Do you agree with Youtube's censorship of sexual images and profane language? If not, how should they deal with such things to avoid the wrath of parents (and/or advertisers)? 5. What is your opinion of Youtube's treatment of creators? Do you know about any scandals? 6. If Youtube becomes a paid service exclusively, will you subscribe? 7. Does Youtube have a future as a product/service?
