Wednesday, August 20, 2025

KUCI host Janeane Bernstein shares insights on the loneliness epidemic and the power of art

Host Janeane Bernstein talks about the magnitude of the loneliness epidemic, what is fueling this crisis, thoughts about the power of art and mental health, as well as a reading from her favorite summer read: Brian Eno and Bette A's book, what art does - an unfinished theory.



Featured book:

What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory Hardcover – March 25, 2025


Why do we need art?

What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us.

Curious and playful, richly illustrated, full of ideas and life, it is an inspiring call to imagine a different future.
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Have you heard of the Strangers Project in NYC? Real handwritten stories from strangers — part of The Strangers Project at the Oculus. Janeane talks about loneliness, the power of connection, and how you can nurture your social health, and more!

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