Скачать или смотреть Goodbye, Mayberry: How Overcrowding and Social Stress Are Dying Out Rural America

In the 1960s, ethologist John B. Calhoun’s experiments on rats revealed the dangerous effects of overcrowding and social stress, leading to societal breakdown—a phenomenon he called the “Behavioral Sink.” Today, a similar crisis is unfolding in rural America, where towns are shrinking, aging, and sometimes disappearing altogether.

This episode explores how social and economic pressures—such as population decline, isolation, and environmental challenges—are pushing rural communities past their “behavioral threshold,” resulting in weakened social bonds, mental health struggles, and economic decline. We examine whether these towns can reverse the trend by revitalizing local economies, fostering community support, and encouraging connection.

Join us to understand how social stressors threaten the fabric of rural life—and what steps we can take to preserve these vital communities before they disappear entirely. Because resilient communities are essential to a healthy society, no matter how stressed or isolated they may be.

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