Earl Miller reflects on "The Old Man and the Sea," finding beauty in futility and struggle, paralleling his experiences growing up and battling psychosis.
Miller emphasizes the poignant dialogue in Hemingway’s novella, where both the fish and the old man embody the struggle for survival, resonating with his life experiences.
Recent research shows that Black Americans are diagnosed with psychosis at rates almost double that of whites, highlighting significant racial disparities in mental health.
Despite socioeconomic controls, racial disparities in psychosis diagnosis persist in the U.S. and Europe, indicating a deep-rooted connection between race, outsider status, and mental health issues.
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