The article reports findings from a study showing that meaningful psychedelic experiences are associated with reduced fear of death and increased feelings of connectedness to self, others, and the world, with the degree of connectedness tracking the amount of fear reduction. It also notes two possible pathways: genuine acceptance through interpersonal and self-connection, and a defensive shift linked to mystical experiences.

This topic is of interest to psychology readers because it highlights how altered states of consciousness can influence existential concerns, relationship to self and others, and meaning-making processes, prompting questions about mechanisms, interpretation, and integration.

Article Title: New study explores the link between mystical psychedelic trips and a reduced fear of dying

Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/new-study-explores-the-link-between-mystical-psychedelic-trips-and-a-reduced-fear-of-dying/

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🧡 Open Worlds Play, a game for young people about social connectedness, is a featured PBS resource.

We're excited to share information about our good friends at Hope Givers, a show for young people, focusing on resilience. Now in its third season, Hope Givers explores topics that are important to adolescents. You don't want to miss this show.

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Season 3

Season 3 of HOPE GIVERS highlights themes of resilience, goal-setting, trusted adults, peer-to-peer support, near-peer support, disability advocacy, and career readiness. From the boxing ring to the library, from social media influence to overcoming personal obstacles, these stories illuminate the many ways young people find hope, share it with others, and build communities of care.

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If we make sex reasonable
like true choice of saying no in heterosexual relationships
that means that neither depends on sex as an expression of connectedness.
That mean people feel connected to something without sex already
no deprivation in that society
that's when yes is yes will be real

then does marriage and sexual exclusivity still make sense in such a society?

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Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connection

As boys become men, they become distrustful, lose friendships, and feel isolated and alone.

https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674072428

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When we play together, we grow together.

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💡Location matters less than you think for team cohesion. Connectedness is what actually matters.

Read more in my latest article below 👇

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https://akikoo.medium.com/why-co-location-is-overrated-for-team-connection-0cbb60379f58

Why Co-Location is Overrated for Team Connection

Physical proximity is a terrible predictor of team cohesion. Connectedness is what actually matters.

Medium

📚 New research illustrates how live events foster social connection

"[t]he study also found that the boost in connection wasn't long-lasting—feelings of social connection typically weren't sustained 24 hours after events ended.

🧡 This suggests the need for regular participation in such activities to maintain benefits."

🌐 https://phys.org/news/2025-08-events-foster-social.html

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New research illustrates how live events foster social connection

A new study from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University demonstrates how attending live events can help combat loneliness and build social connections. The research, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, pinpoints specific characteristics of events that most effectively foster feelings of connectedness.

Phys.org

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