The Epidemic of Loneliness

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Surgeon General Vivek Murphy recently issued an advisory calling it an epidemic. Things were bad enough before the pandemic but they got worse, with more than half of people reporting loneliness according to some surveys.

There are solutions out there, but it’s a mixed bag. Social media might help make connections but too often it has the opposite effect. And we’re just getting started with AI…

Join John and David in this thought-provoking episode as they unravel the complexities of the loneliness epidemic and explore ways to combat it.

TOPICS
(1:11) Dire consequences of loneliness
(3:13) The epidemic of disconnection
(4:24) Does technology play a role in loneliness in the younger population?
(5:30) The erosion of social connection
(9:38) Loneliness is more than just a healthcare problem
(13:14) Is there one sole solution to loneliness?

Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: The Loneliness Epidemic: Uncovering Its Profound Impact.


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