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Meaning & purpose

Culture of the Individual

Pete White
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The culture we live in is one that emphasis the individual more than almost any time in history. How did we get here and what are the effects?

Pete White, a psychotherapist, helps us observe the self in the contemporary era — including the common feeling of “floundering” through life. He invites us to consider a new idea about fulfillment and think through the cultural ideas in our society that impact the way we pursue purpose. If we are being deprived of the things we need most: emotional needs, social needs, etc.. It’s no wonder we are all longing for something more.

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