On Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World
Many of us live indoor lives, disconnected from the natural world more than any other time in human history. Yet nature remains deeply ingrained in our language, culture, and consciousness. For centuries, we have acted on an intuitive sense that we need communion with the wild to feel well. Now, in the moment of our great migration from nature, more scientific evidence is emerging to confirm its place at the heart of our psychological wellbeing. So, what happens, asks acclaimed journalist Lucy Jones, as we lose our bond with the natural world? Might we also be losing part of ourselves?
Time: 19:00 BST
