Here’s the rub:
Loneliness has reached "epidemic" levels in recent years. The issue is especially pronounced in younger generations. In a recent study, 30 percent of U.S. millennials said they always or often feel lonely. Loneliness may be even more pervasive among members of Gen Z.
news.yahoo.com
Interesting quote from that article:
"A number of remedies for the loneliness epidemic have been proposed. Some have argued for redesigning cities in ways that promote social interaction. A variety of innovations — co-working spaces, friend-finder apps, digital pets and even a loneliness pill — have been launched in an effort to curb the problem."
Co-working spaces: Work life is not a substitute for real friends and family.
Friend-finder apps: Great, more online shyt.
Digital pets: WTF?
Loneliness pill: What in the fukking fukk??
The only solution mentioned that makes sense is redesigning cities. A lot of cities have more stuff going on for the masses than when I was younger, which is very cool. People need to get out of their cars and do something.