"Billionaire Bill Ackman's suggestion for how young men introduce themselves to women in public generated a big reaction. The Pershing Square CEO's idea immediately got the meme treatment, but others said they appreciated the advice. (You can read his full post on X here.) BI's Katie Notopoulos also has some thoughts on how Ackman could spruce up his pitch."
"There is one potential solution on the horizon. "Social prescribing" is the idea of doctors and healthcare professionals referring patients to specific community services or activities, which could be anything from a dance class to a book club, writes BI's Amanda Hoover. As silly as it might sound to get a prescription to party, there's some evidence backing it up. And it could save us all money!"
A proposed low-friction social tactic for meeting strangers reignited debate about in-person human interaction. Rising loneliness remains a public-health concern after a 2023 warning from then-surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy. The emergence of AI companions has complicated attempts to address social isolation. Social prescribing offers a clinical route to increase community engagement by directing patients to classes, clubs, or activities. The UK has long used social prescriptions, and early US efforts began around 2022. Evidence suggests potential cost savings and reduced hospitalizations, with some studies estimating strong societal returns on investment.
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