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Loneliness Busters

#LonelinessBusters is a podcast where I talk to founders, researchers, policymakers, investors, community builders and more, on how to build a more connected world.

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Loneliness Busters

Episode 10 - Caper ter Kuile, Co-founder Nearness

February 14, 2024 • Saumya Gupta • Season 1 • Episode 10

🌟 What is the role of spirituality in the loneliness epidemic?

In this episode of the 'Loneliness Busters' podcast, I am joined by Casper ter Kuile. Caspar is the author of The Power of Ritual, the co-founder of The Nearness, Sacred Design Lab, and a researcher from Harvard Divinity School.

This is one of my favorite episodes from this season - Caspar helped reshape my understanding of loneliness and the human spirit. Listen in as we discuss the evolving role of spirituality, religion, community, and navigating the world of AI and spirituality.

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Follow the pod:
https://www.lonelinessbusters.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@lonelinessbusters
https://open.spotify.com/show/1oHwRMJjVW8dnEeu4D23SU
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loneliness-busters/id1714565118
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMjY5NzA3LnJzcw==