Loneliness and Technology
Technology, particularly social media, significantly contributes to rising loneliness, as evidenced by studies showing happier outcomes for those who disengage from these platforms. Urban living exacerbates feelings of isolation, with people often disconnected from their communities. Additionally, a self-interested form of capitalism has widened the gap between social classes, leaving marginalized individuals feeling forsaken and more susceptible to populist rhetoric.In this clip
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Masters of Scale
Rapid Response: Loneliness at work, w/Noreena Hertz, author of The Lonely Century
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Is loneliness a societal issue as discussed in the episode The Economics of Loneliness — with Noreena Hertz and the clip Understanding Loneliness?