People aged 18 to 24 now feel more lonely and people age 60 to 65 I feel like another reason is because of the variety of interest people can now have because of the internet freedom I like how they touch on independence and atomization and being separate from your parents not always being the norm use of headphones, i guess it's because i feel that the parasocial learning from influencers is more valuable than proximal connections? evident you might not feel the same way - solved by communitas, shared experience and spirit. collective flow where there is real communication and communion via a shared identity. - memory declines quicker (memories, knowledge) - Bad since [[Relationships improve happiness and wellbeing]] - loneliness has consequences, as we need [[Emotional regulation]] Part of survival needs in [[Maslow's hierarchy of needs]] ## Stats ![[Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out#^xue5yz]] ![[Transcend#^58d7d0]] ## Effects ![[Transcend#^929g8v]] ![[Transcend#^fzhk5y]] This is why people may turn to fame, to feel a sense of connection. This is ever more true for things like a [[Niche of one]] where you try to meet like-minded people and not feel alone.