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Depression has tripled in the last 15 years. Arthur Brooks says he knows the real cause

Aug 7, 2026 · 1:53:59
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  • Arthur Brooks identifies a meaning crisis as the cause of rising depression.
  • He discusses the biology of love and the formula for human suffering.
  • Brooks' research focuses on happiness and the epidemic of anxiety in young adults.

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