The Loneliness Pandemic
From Pods with Nick and James by Nicholas Thorpe and James Masters
February 18, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 4 · Episode 2
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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