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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why a Hyperconnected World Feels So Isolating

The U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis. Young adults report fewer close friendships than any previous generation. How did a world of constant connection produce an epidemic of isolation?

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Marcus Rivera

November 8, 2025

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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why a Hyperconnected World Feels So Isolating

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Marcus Rivera

Product designer and creative director. Passionate about human-centered design.

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