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A historical journey through loneliness

Cultural historian Fay Bound Alberti explains why we need to reframe our perspective of loneliness, focusing on how nostalgia and our sensory experiences could help us better understand and heal from isolation.

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Cultural historian Fay Bound Alberti explains why we need to reframe our perspective of loneliness, focusing on how nostalgia and our sensory experiences could help us better understand and heal from isolation.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

About the speaker

Fay Bound Alberti

Cultural historian

Fay Bound Alberti studies the ethical, emotional and cultural implications of medicine on our mental and physical lives.