Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: 'staying human' requires connection and time away from tech

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Murthy, a former Boston internal medicine physician, is launching a podcast and newsletter focused on helping people build community and fulfillment in their lives. He says loneliness, lack of purpose and the domination of technology in our culture are negatively impacting physical and mental health.

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