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The Thomistic Institute

Burnout Society – Dr. R.J. Snell

Mar 13, 2026 · 50m

<p>Dr. R. J. Snell analyzes our “burnout society” as an achievement-obsessed culture that drives people to anxiety, depression, and exhaustion by demanding endless self-optimization while starving them of leisure, contemplation, and a meaningful narrative for their lives.</p><p><br></p><p>This lecture was given on December 8th, 2025, at University of Pennsylvania.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Speakers:</p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">R. J. Snell is Editor-in-Chief of Public Discourse and Director of Academic Programs at …

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