The Lonely Century: How to Restore Human Connection in a World That's Pulling Apart

Loneliness harms our health in the same way as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. The pandemic made us realize what loneliness can do to us—but it wasn’t the beginning, only a warning bell. The reasons for today’s loneliness crisis are numerous and varied, and the author delves into each of them to help us understand why they matter.

The well-known academic Norina Herz studies trends that distance us from our loved ones and close ones:
— The pace of modern city life.
— Contactless shopping.
— Dependence on screens, especially our mobile phones.
— Trends in the workplace.
— The gig economy and varieties of freelancing.
— Automated assistants, robots, and sex toys.
— The rapid decline of neighborhoods, stores, and social clubs.

Norina Herz cites a large number of studies, real-life examples, interviews, and events to convince us of the true state of the world. “The Loners’ Generation” offers an encouraging and inspiring vision of how to heal our broken communities and restore connection in our lives.