Friendship
Helping friends can boost mood for older adults
Helping friends can boost mood for older adults Providing practical help to close friends can boost mood for older adults, particularly women, who tend to have more emotional intimacy and conversation-based friendships. Older men are less likely than women to provide emotional support to friends, and may experience a lower positive mood on days they […]
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Aristotle would scoff at Mark Zuckerberg’s suggestion that AI can solve the loneliness epidemic
Aristotle would scoff at Mark Zuckerberg’s suggestion that AI can solve the loneliness epidemic Aristotle’s philosophy on friendship offers insights into what makes true friendships valuable, which may not be fully captured by AI chatbots. Aristotle identified three tiers of friendship: “friendships of utility,” “friendships of pleasure,” and “virtuous friendships.” Virtuous friendships are based on […]
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