Forbes September 9, 2024
Loneliness has been described as the silent epidemic of the modern age. We are more connected than ever, yet lonelier than ever before. Nearly half of all Americans report feeling lonely sometimes or always according to a recent study by Cigna. Young adults, ages 18-22, are the loneliest generation, with four in five reporting feelings of loneliness. This makes one pause, considering that these are also the most active users of social media.
(Un)fortunately, more online connections do not automatically translate into more social bonding. Quality beats quantity and offline matters more than online when it comes to interpersonal connections. AI has been lauded as a miracle cure to loneliness, with chatbots as companions, and personalized AI coaches to follow...
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