Our society is in the midst of a social crisis, says op-ed columnist and author David Brooks: we're trapped in a valley of isolation and fragmentation. How do we find our way out? Based on his travels across the United States -- and his meetings with a range of exceptional people known as "weavers" -- Brooks lays out his vision for a cultural revolution that empowers us all to lead lives of greater meaning, purpose and joy.

David Brooks: The lies our culture tells us about what matters -- and a better way to live

The lies our culture tells us about what matters -- and a better way to live

Weavers turn valleys of disconnection into peaks of community, proving relational living as a remedy to societal fragmentation.

35% of Americans over 45 report chronic loneliness, revealing a deep societal need for meaningful connections and community.

The rise of 'Weavers' who foster community connections shows a path from societal fragmentation to unity, emphasizing relational living.

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