About Quote by Martin Seligman
“One of my worries about America is the epidemic of depression we've been in. One of the possibilities about that is that the 'I' gets bigger and bigger, and the 'we' gets smaller and smaller.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, 2022
He warns that rising individualism erodes collective well‑being, fueling depression.
In simple terms: Individual focus harms community health.
Key Takeaway
Foster community connections to combat loneliness.
Themes
mental health
individualism
community
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace teams
- neighborhood groups
- family gatherings
- policy making
Key Concepts
social cohesion
psychology of depression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies nurture both self and collective?
- What policies support communal well‑being?
A Different Perspective
Balancing self‑care with community involvement is complex.
