Loneliness

“Socioeconomic status is a good predictor of loneliness,” says Nick Keppler, writing for Slate. “In fact, you can even keep track of how much income will buy you a few extra hours with other people per day.”

A new study shows that remote work isn’t the only issue. So how do companies get their employees to socialize without it feeling like forced fun?

Co-producers of “Join or Die: A Film About Why You Should Join a Club” Rebecca and Pete Davis discuss the importance of community and connectedness.

Jayne Ehrlich wants to make it easier for boomers to live “alone together.”

Social media platforms that bring people together IRL can help. Those that privilege one-way communication from influencers to followers may make matters worse.

An ‘epidemic of loneliness’ in recent decades causes stress-related absenteeism, job turnover, and lost productivity.