Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war

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May 18, 2016 Today’s TED Talk Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war 13:28 minutes · TED Talks Live Sebastian Junger has seen war up close, and he knows the impact that battlefield trauma has on soldiers. But he suggests there's another major cause of pain for veterans when they come home: the experience of leaving the tribal closeness of the military and returning to an alienating and bitterly divided modern society. "Sometimes, we ask ourselves if we can save the vets," Junger says. "I think the real question is if we can save ourselves." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day War stories We need to talk about war. These powerful, crucial talks come from soldiers, politicians, journalists and others who've seen the reality of war firsthand. Watch » 14 talks · Total run time 3:43:40 IDEAS.TED.COM Racial violence, cast in bronze, etched in glass The work of artist Sanford Biggers walks a fine line between poetic and provocative, brilliantly sparking discussion about race, violence and fallen heroes. In this gallery, Biggers talks us through the ideas underpinning some of his powerful artworks. View the gallery » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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