There is a epidemic of lonliness in the USA why is this?

With cell phones, the internet? I'm wondering, are those two things indeed the exact problem?

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PhilDeep · 51-55, M

I think technology can provide something of an illusion in being able to connect with people immediately who are not right there, though I think there might be something in human nature that benefits a lot more from face-to-face, and that's now happening less, yes, partly due to tech... Just my thoughts.

Grateful4you · M

@PhilDeep And valuable thoughts they are. I think your first point is spot on. It's way too tempting to embellish one's persona with falsehoods on the internet. I'm the first to admit I've been a bit subject to embellishments, still too much of a people pleaser wanting to be liked. Probably from being a chubby gay kid in my youth. The one no one wanted on their team in gym class.

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@Grateful4you Yeah, I get the whole unwanted and sidelined thing, friend. I am somewhat hopeful that when the current Covid mess is over people might start appreciating face-to-face more and trying to relate better.

Grateful4you · M

@PhilDeep I see that happening already in this town. I think it's, (The pandemic) actually the tonic we needed. A deeper sense of community. People need people during crisis.