Paul Conti, M.D.: The psychological toll of a pandemic, and the societal problems it has highlighted

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Paul Conti, M.D.: The psychological toll of a pandemic, and the societal problems it has highlighted

The Peter Attia Drive

Peter Attia, Paul Conti

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There's a humility in 'I don't know' that leads to collaboration ... It leads towards progress.

There's Power in Saying 'I Don't Know'

The idea that half the population in this country couldn't survive and move forward [from] a $500 unexpected cost ... We've talked about 'Oh, look how great the economy is doing because employment rates are high,' but so many people are living either in desperation or one step away from desperation.

COVID-19 Exposed Many People Living on a Socioeconomic Precipice

Absolute truth resonates with logical systems in our brain; relative truth (personal truth) resonates with the... limbic systems in our brain.

COVID-19 Will Change the Way People Think About Truth & Logic

Our ability to unleash emotion has way outpaced our ability... for our logical processes to keep up with that. The explosion of social media, of people being able to communicate with one another so rapidly about what they feel—our control mechanisms haven't kept up with that.

Usually Driven By Emotions, People Must Think More Critically

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Peter Attia Intro

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Peter Introduces Paul Conti, MD

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Paul Conti's Experience Battling a Presumptive Case of COVID-19

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The Lasting Effects of COVID-19 Viewed Through the Lens of Trauma

3:43

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In the Fight Against COVID-19, Society Is Experiencing a Loss of Control

3:09

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Lacking a Common Enemy, Fighting COVID-19 With Worldwide Cooperation Is Difficult

4:50

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COVID-19 Exposed Many People Living on a Socioeconomic Precipice

3:00

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How Is the Indigent Population Coping With COVID-19?

2:10

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COVID-19 Supercharges the Idea, 'If I Fear Enough, Then I'll Be Safe'

3:59

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Peter Attia Is Struggling to Contend With His Many Emotions in Quarantine

4:18

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Comparing the Demoralizing Aspects of COVID-19 to the 2008 Financial Crisis

1:44

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We Expect the Government to Keep Us Safe; COVID-19 Proved Otherwise

3:30

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Healthcare Workers Will Experience Lasting Trauma from COVID-19

3:26

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How to Mitigate the Long-Term Toxicity of COVID-19 on the Healthcare System

3:58

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For Better Resiliency Towards the Next Pandemic, an 'Alliance of Common Sense' Is Needed

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COVID-19 Will Change the Way People Think About Truth & Logic

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Usually Driven By Emotions, People Must Think More Critically

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The Inability to Cope with COVID-19 Uncertainty Exacerbates the Need for Humility

3:49

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There's Power in Saying 'I Don't Know'

5:03

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Spend Time With Family in Quarantine as an Antidote to COVID-19 Trauma

7:56

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As COVID-19 Quarantines Are Lifted, Many Challenges Lie Ahead

3:52

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Change Starts With Individuals Taking Action, No Matter How Unpalatable

4:54

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Paul & Peter Outro

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AD: Peter's Podcast Membership Program

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Connect With Peter Online

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Podcast Disclaimer

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