The New Loneliness - Causes and Effects

Gabriel Ellis, PhD | The Curious Mind Podcast · Mar 14, 2025 · 24m · transcript

Social isolation is increasing significantly in our modern society. But why? In this episode, I introduce the causes and context of this growing problem. Technological developments, urbanization, individualism, and the decline of social gathering places have led to more and more people experiencing loneliness. At the same time, anxiety, depression, and economic pressure further reinforce this trend.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-personality-politics/681091/

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/29/1227543269/antisocial-century-derek-thompson

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