Why Are We Lonelier Than Ever? | Pt 1

Podcast: Figuring It Out · Dr Alex George

Opublikowano: 2026-09-27

Why are we lonelier than ever? In Part 1, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates explore what loneliness actually is, why being alone isn’t the same as being lonely, and what can happen when loneliness becomes persistent. They also look at why meaningful connection may be getting harder to find, whether social media is really making us lonelier, and why loneliness isn’t simply an individual problem. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just...