Robin Dunbar, anthropologist: A good network of friends increases your life expectancy'

Dunbar argues that human beings can only manage 150 meaningful relationships at a time, suggesting that it's not about memory but the capacity to manage these connections effectively.

In the wake of pandemic lockdowns, the concept of a 'friendship recession' highlights a growing crisis, particularly among men, who are increasingly lacking close friendships.

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