Cultural Strike – Why do we need a social life?

Why do we need a social life?

The circle of (social media) life. Source: AAP

While satisfying desires was a reliable source of happiness, does it have something to do with a sense of meaning? Are we approaching to another people to be sentimentally attached, or motivated by substantial interest?


Connections to other people are important both for meaning and happiness. But the nature of those relationships is how they differ.

While satisfying desires was a reliable source of happiness, does it have something to do with a sense of meaning? Are we approaching to another people to be sentimentally attached, or motivated by substantial interest?

Cultural expert Shuangyuan Shi, Min Tao and Mandarin Producer Cindy Xie have more. 


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