130 - Loneliness, why more time with people isn't the answer.

 Why is it that in a digitally connected world we feel so emotionally alone? 

This week we're looking loneliness, it has been called a public health concern and is  ironically a fairly universal experience. So, what can we learn, and what can we do?

In this episode we ask: 

• What's the difference between objectively being alone and the subjective experience of loneliness? 
• Do we just need to spend more time with others? 
• What's the deal with social media? 

And finally we suggest a couple ideas that might help.

This episode was inspired by a couple of scientific studies:

Loneliness and time alone in everyday life: A descriptive-exploratory study of subjective and objective social isolation.

Quality not quantity: loneliness subtypes, psychological trauma, and mental health in the US adult population

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