About this episode

This episode discusses the growing issue of loneliness in a hyperconnected society.

In this episode we discuss the loneliness pandemic, a problem which is growing with the hyperconnectivity of our society leaving us feeling helpless, powerless and isolated.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nicholas Thorpe, James Masters

Topics covered

• loneliness
• hyperconnectivity
• isolation
• society
• mental health

Keywords

• loneliness
• pandemic
• hyperconnectivity
• isolation
• society

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