social isolation

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, the woman who orchestrated the gruesome murder of her mother in 2015 by manipulating a vulnerable disabled man, was released from prison in December after serving 8 years of a 10-year sentence. Since her mother’s…

Hillary Clinton’s recent article at The Atlantic curiously bears exactly the same title as my own recent book, “The Weaponization of Loneliness.” Her piece has generated much criticism from conservatives—and deservedly so. But what neither…

This week Apple unveiled the next big thing in tech: Vision Pro, a $3,500 headset that heralds the “era of spatial computing … where digital content blends seamlessly with your physical space.” This isn’t quite the same as virtual reality,…

Japan has appointed a “minister of loneliness,” a role that aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness among Japan’s residents as the country deals with rising suicide rates. What do you think?“This is a pointlessly wasteful and…