Humanity's Conundrum

David Zigmond on his new book and the importance of our search for meaning and community.

David Zigmond spoke with Simon Duffy about his new book Humanity's Conundrum.

In the interview, David Zigmond explores the challenges created for humanity by our sense of dread and insignificance and the importance of our search for meaning and community. David's approach to exploring mental health reinforces the importance of community and citizenship as part of the response to anxiety and psychosis.

Humanity's Conundrum is available to buy from Filament Publishing here.

David Zigmond's website is at:

http://www.davidzigmond.org.uk

The interview was recorded on 14th January 2022.

Film | 16.02.22

health & healthcare, England, Wales, Film

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