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What is Ironic About the Loneliness Epidemic in Our Society
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The US Surgeon General recognized loneliness as an epidemic in 2023. The report is linked below. Why is this the case? People are more connected through electronic media than ever before, yet they feel more isolated and lonely. Clearly, these online connections cannot take the place of real in-person experiences. This is a lesson that is important for us to understand and accept to be able to work towards a resolution to the epidemic of loneliness.
https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.html
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