😔Loneliness is a state of hypervigilance and feeling unsafe.
🌏The loneliness epidemic started before the pandemic and smartphones.
🚶♂️The 1960s and '70s social movements contributed to the loneliness epidemic.
📱Social media and technology isolate individuals.
💼A strong economy is crucial for societal cohesion and relationship development.
What is loneliness?
—Loneliness is a mental state of feeling disconnected from others and a type of emotional pain signal.
Why is loneliness on the rise?
—The rise of individualism in society, social movements in the 1960s and '70s, and the impact of technology have contributed to the loneliness epidemic.
What are the effects of chronic loneliness?
—Chronic loneliness can lead to anxiety, depression, and anger.
How does social media contribute to loneliness?
—Social media can isolate individuals by creating a virtual connection that separates them from real-world interactions.
Why is a strong economy important for societal cohesion?
—A strong economy allows people to have stable jobs, higher wages, and a better standard of living, which promotes happiness and the development of relationships.
00:00Loneliness is on the rise globally and has been declared a health risk.
07:00The loneliness epidemic started before the pandemic and smartphones.
09:50The 1960s and '70s social movements contributed to the loneliness epidemic.
12:01Social media and technology isolate individuals.
13:46A strong economy is crucial for societal cohesion and the development of relationships.
