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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Price of Autonomy: David Brooks on the Great Detachment

from The Opinion Audit Podcast · host Ekos Foundry

An exploration of David Brooks’ argument that modern American culture has prioritized individual autonomy over the loving attachments necessary for human flourishing, contrasted with broader research on the loneliness epidemic.NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/opinion/americans-marriage-loneliness-love.html This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theopinionaudit.substack.com

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