I agree with you that the solutions are probably simple, but I doubt they are easy. This has become a deep issue inside the DNA and fabric of our western culture and mindset. This loneliness epidemic reaches deeply into lifestyle, work/life balance, public distrust, busyness, hustle culture, dopamine, coping mechanisms, habitual living, impulse control, consumerism, neurological reasons, and so much more. It’s going to take simple solutions but requires acknowledging the complex situation.
Yeah, it’s complicated and can feel overwhelming. The solutions are simple in writing, but take a lot of willpower, motivation, and constant work. Even something as simple as calling friends instead of liking their photos might feel impossible to some. The tragedy is how badly we need it.
Well said. Yes, moving from liking photos or giving a digital "thumbs up" to calling a friend or meeting in person can feel insurmountable. I think it will take good friends who love us and our healing more than they worry about our opinion or rejection for true words.
Reading this was like hearing my own thoughts put into words. I've been reflecting on how, despite living in a hyper-connected world, many of us feel deeply disconnected—not just from others, but from ourselves. Your observation about the shift in social dynamics struck a chord, especially the role technology plays in isolating us while giving the illusion of connection.
It’s something I’ve been unpacking in my own writing. If you allow me, on my own Substack thedaythesocialmediadied.substack.com I’m exploring how digital interactions reshape (and sometimes distort) relationships and how we can reclaim intentional, authentic connections in a noisy world.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and continue this conversation!
I love that this community is growing and growing. We need more voices to get this movement spread wide. Great publication, can't wait to follow along.
I agree with you that the solutions are probably simple, but I doubt they are easy. This has become a deep issue inside the DNA and fabric of our western culture and mindset. This loneliness epidemic reaches deeply into lifestyle, work/life balance, public distrust, busyness, hustle culture, dopamine, coping mechanisms, habitual living, impulse control, consumerism, neurological reasons, and so much more. It’s going to take simple solutions but requires acknowledging the complex situation.
Yeah, it’s complicated and can feel overwhelming. The solutions are simple in writing, but take a lot of willpower, motivation, and constant work. Even something as simple as calling friends instead of liking their photos might feel impossible to some. The tragedy is how badly we need it.
Well said. Yes, moving from liking photos or giving a digital "thumbs up" to calling a friend or meeting in person can feel insurmountable. I think it will take good friends who love us and our healing more than they worry about our opinion or rejection for true words.
Reading this was like hearing my own thoughts put into words. I've been reflecting on how, despite living in a hyper-connected world, many of us feel deeply disconnected—not just from others, but from ourselves. Your observation about the shift in social dynamics struck a chord, especially the role technology plays in isolating us while giving the illusion of connection.
It’s something I’ve been unpacking in my own writing. If you allow me, on my own Substack thedaythesocialmediadied.substack.com I’m exploring how digital interactions reshape (and sometimes distort) relationships and how we can reclaim intentional, authentic connections in a noisy world.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and continue this conversation!
I love that this community is growing and growing. We need more voices to get this movement spread wide. Great publication, can't wait to follow along.