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NYC music
fromDeseret News
3 months ago

Remembering the music of quarantine from 5 years ago

Music offered solace and connection during the isolation of COVID-19 lockdowns, creating a shared experience across the globe.
Remote teams
fromArnie Nicola
2 months ago

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to isolation and burnout without proper boundaries and social interactions.
Remote teams
fromArnie Nicola
4 weeks ago

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to isolation, burnout, and communication challenges, necessitating proactive approaches to maintain connection and balance.
Remote teams
fromArnie Nicola
3 months ago

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to isolation, burnout, distractions, and communication challenges.
Remote teams
fromYourTango
1 month ago

Survey Finds 56% Of Remote Workers Don't Leave Home For Weeks At A Time

Remote work offers flexibility but contributes to increased isolation among employees.
Mental health
fromMadameNoire
3 months ago

Beat Work-From-Home Burnout: 5 Power Moves To Stay Motivated & Balanced

Remote work offers great perks but presents challenges like burnout and isolation that need addressing.
NYC music
fromDeseret News
3 months ago

Remembering the music of quarantine from 5 years ago

Music offered solace and connection during the isolation of COVID-19 lockdowns, creating a shared experience across the globe.
Remote teams
fromArnie Nicola
2 months ago

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to isolation and burnout without proper boundaries and social interactions.
Remote teams
fromArnie Nicola
4 weeks ago

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to isolation, burnout, and communication challenges, necessitating proactive approaches to maintain connection and balance.
Remote teams
fromArnie Nicola
3 months ago

The Dark Side of Remote Work: 16 Disadvantages Nobody Talks About - arnienicola

Remote work can lead to isolation, burnout, distractions, and communication challenges.
Remote teams
fromYourTango
1 month ago

Survey Finds 56% Of Remote Workers Don't Leave Home For Weeks At A Time

Remote work offers flexibility but contributes to increased isolation among employees.
Mental health
fromMadameNoire
3 months ago

Beat Work-From-Home Burnout: 5 Power Moves To Stay Motivated & Balanced

Remote work offers great perks but presents challenges like burnout and isolation that need addressing.
#film-analysis
fromRoger Ebert
11 hours ago
Film

Short Films in Focus: Q&A with "Living Reality" Director Philip Thompson | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
11 hours ago
Film

Short Films in Focus: Q&A with "Living Reality" Director Philip Thompson | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert

#connection
Writing
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Glass Houses

A girl made of glass struggles with her invisibility and fragility in a world that often overlooks her.
Bubbles wrap symbolize her emotional distance and societal fears.
Writing
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Glass Houses

A girl made of glass struggles with her invisibility and fragility in a world that often overlooks her.
Bubbles wrap symbolize her emotional distance and societal fears.
fromInverse
1 day ago

'Death Stranding 2' Finally Solved a Problem That's Plagued Games for Years

In Death Stranding 2, Dollman evolves from a typical game sidekick into a powerful symbol of camaraderie, challenging the norms set by previous games.
Video games
#family-dynamics
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Independent films

Final Destination: Bloodlines' directors previously teamed up for a mystery-box thriller with lots of family drama

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Parenting

My family moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 11 years ago. Living here looked better on paper.

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Independent films

Final Destination: Bloodlines' directors previously teamed up for a mystery-box thriller with lots of family drama

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Parenting

My family moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 11 years ago. Living here looked better on paper.

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Notes from a nursing home: We don't speak of sadness here'

I sit in my room in this nursing home near Sydney, a box of four walls that holds all I now call my own. Two suitcases could carry it.
Mental health
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why We Need Each Other

Human survival relies on social connections.
Isolation poses risks to mental and physical health.
Face-to-face interactions are essential for strengthening relationships.
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Evermaskers

The intense anxiety surrounding COVID has deeply affected individuals like Dennis, who continue to isolate and take precautions despite being healthy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why We Need Each Other

Human survival relies on social connections.
Isolation poses risks to mental and physical health.
Face-to-face interactions are essential for strengthening relationships.
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Evermaskers

The intense anxiety surrounding COVID has deeply affected individuals like Dennis, who continue to isolate and take precautions despite being healthy.
#relationships
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Whose Partners Are Still Friends With Their Ex Are Sharing How It Impacts Their Relationship

Navigating social backlash following romantic relationships can lead to isolation and loss of friendships, highlighting the complexities of human dynamics.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Dear Abby: My husband threw me under the bus to settle a dispute with his friends

Communication breakdown can lead to unresolved conflicts in relationships.
Individual behavior after trauma can significantly impact future relationships.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Relationships

A Spare Writing Style Propels a Tragic Story in David Szalay's 'Flesh'

Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Whose Partners Are Still Friends With Their Ex Are Sharing How It Impacts Their Relationship

Navigating social backlash following romantic relationships can lead to isolation and loss of friendships, highlighting the complexities of human dynamics.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Dear Abby: My husband threw me under the bus to settle a dispute with his friends

Communication breakdown can lead to unresolved conflicts in relationships.
Individual behavior after trauma can significantly impact future relationships.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Relationships

A Spare Writing Style Propels a Tragic Story in David Szalay's 'Flesh'

fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Perfect Astronaut Is Changing

On his 86th day underwater, I dove down to visit him, following a guide rope through bathtub-warm water until I could duck into the habitat's entrance.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Potato Eaters review a descent from visceral dread into full-blown terror

The full terror of the show manifests in a bizarre and baroque scene of ritualised but unexplained tyranny, enacted through choreographed movement by an eight-strong cast.
Film
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Maryland fails to protect young inmates in adult jails

Maryland's jails violate federal standards for minors, causing dire conditions and potential loss of federal funding.
#empathy
#literature
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"Elias," by Jon Fosse

I can't remember anyone knocking on my door in a long time... it's been years now since he knocked on my door.
OMG science
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Alleged cartel gangster Sean McGovern being held in 'complete isolation' in Portlaoise Prison

Sean McGovern, the alleged Kinahan gangster, has been placed on a 'complete isolation' regime at Portlaoise Prison, where he is effectively held in solitary confinement.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bogancloch review the further adventures of a Scottish hermit in Ben River's beguiling essay

Williams' life is portrayed through subtle details and contemplative visuals, creating a portrait of solitude that resonates with viewers seeking deeper connection.
Independent films
#identity
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

JD Vance doesn't want lovelorn Americans to use 'destructive' dating apps

Vice President JD Vance raises concerns about dating apps causing isolation and hindering real-life connections among young people.
He believes technology is negatively impacting traditional dating and marriage rates.
#fear
#antarctica
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The volcano threatening the Spanish military base in Antarctica

General Iturriaga experienced isolation during the 1967 eruption on Deception Island, highlighting the unpredictability of natural disasters.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The volcano threatening the Spanish military base in Antarctica

General Iturriaga experienced isolation during the 1967 eruption on Deception Island, highlighting the unpredictability of natural disasters.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Last living Alcatraz inmate recalls haunting feeling of being locked up on 'deathly quiet' island that Trump plans to reopen

"That's a lonely sound," Hopkins recalled. "It reminds you of Hank Williams singing that song, 'I'm so lonesome I could cry.'"
US politics
#art
NYC music
fromColossal
3 months ago

Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights

Keita Morimoto's art explores the emotional transformations of urban spaces and the human experience of isolation and connection.
NYC music
fromColossal
3 months ago

Keita Morimoto Lingers in the Artificial Light of Urban Nights

Keita Morimoto's art explores the emotional transformations of urban spaces and the human experience of isolation and connection.
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Writer Who Knew The Cost of Freedom

Mavis Gallant's short stories focus on socially marginalized individuals, particularly women, highlighting their loneliness and existential isolation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

David Harbour Is Conflicted About Becoming a Morning Person

Of the people that do love these movies, we are not the favorite, but we really poured our hearts into this movie and tried to make something about isolation.
Boston Bruins
#psychological-horror
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review a stomach-clenching contender for awards

Heather Parry's novel showcases a young woman's disturbing descent into madness amidst the oppressive confines of Victorian society.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

BrokenLore: Don't Watch is a surreal indie horror that offers an intriguing and visceral tale about the effects of social withdrawal

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Carrion Crow by Heather Parry review a stomach-clenching contender for awards

Heather Parry's novel showcases a young woman's disturbing descent into madness amidst the oppressive confines of Victorian society.
fromVG247
1 month ago
Video games

BrokenLore: Don't Watch is a surreal indie horror that offers an intriguing and visceral tale about the effects of social withdrawal

#film
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

On Falling heartbreaking study of a warehouse worker's yearning loneliness

The film 'On Falling' explores the dehumanizing nature of modern work and the longing for connection in an isolating environment.
Independent films
fromKqed
2 months ago

'April' Is a Grimly Spellbinding Indictment of Patriarchy

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' explores themes of trauma, isolation, and judgment in a haunting narrative centered around women's reproductive experiences.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

On Falling heartbreaking study of a warehouse worker's yearning loneliness

The film 'On Falling' explores the dehumanizing nature of modern work and the longing for connection in an isolating environment.
Independent films
fromKqed
2 months ago

'April' Is a Grimly Spellbinding Indictment of Patriarchy

Dea Kulumbegashvili's film 'April' explores themes of trauma, isolation, and judgment in a haunting narrative centered around women's reproductive experiences.
fromVulture
2 months ago

You Series-Finale Recap: The Once and Future Lonely Boy

Death is too easy; getting away with it is too bleak. Door number three is prison, but how does he get there?
Law
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

My Guilty Pleasure: The Peace of a Long Commute | The Walrus

Most passengers are quiet; people aren't looking at each other, except for a second or two. It is a way to be around others but not with them.
Alternative transportation
#grief
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Family Shocked After Mom And Son Found Dead in East New York

A mother and her autistic son were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment, highlighting issues of isolation and emotional trauma following personal loss.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Family Shocked After Mom And Son Found Dead in East New York

A mother and her autistic son were found dead in their Brooklyn apartment, highlighting issues of isolation and emotional trauma following personal loss.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Man who raped and smothered wife while armed with knife is jailed for 12 years

The victim now faces the challenges of single parenting while navigating the fallout of her decision to take her ex-husband to court, which led to her isolation from the Travelling community.
UK news
#parenting
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My husband was my only friend in our new town - until we had a baby. She was my ticket to meeting new people.

Meeting other mothers through parenting activities helped alleviate feelings of isolation and foster new friendships.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My husband was my only friend in our new town - until we had a baby. She was my ticket to meeting new people.

Meeting other mothers through parenting activities helped alleviate feelings of isolation and foster new friendships.
Relationships
fromTiny Buddha
3 months ago

From Professional to Personal: The Unexpected Joy of Workplace Friendship - Tiny Buddha

Work culture promotes isolation despite encouraging connection among colleagues.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Avoiding your neighbor because of how they voted? Democracy needs to you talk to them instead

Political anger is a widespread issue that disrupts social relationships and daily life decisions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Does Self-Sufficiency Become Self-Sabotage?

Excessive self-sufficiency can lead to burnout and isolation, particularly for men.
Acceptance of support improves emotional well-being and resilience.
Social connections are essential for health, countering the dangers of isolation.
Books
fromEngadget
3 months ago

What to read this weekend: In Wild Dark Shore, a family guards secrets and a doomsday seed vault

The novel intertwines themes of isolation, climate change, and human connection against the backdrop of a secluded island's imminent peril.
#friendship
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Redefining Friendship: How to Know If It's Worth Preserving a Friendship

Community support during difficult times is invaluable.
Immobility can lead to feelings of isolation.
Not everyone will check in during times of need.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Friends of slain Cal Fire captain give glimpse into 'controlling' marriage to fugitive wife

Ami and Rebecca quickly formed a close friendship, but Yolanda's illness led to growing tensions and social isolation within the group.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Redefining Friendship: How to Know If It's Worth Preserving a Friendship

Community support during difficult times is invaluable.
Immobility can lead to feelings of isolation.
Not everyone will check in during times of need.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Friends of slain Cal Fire captain give glimpse into 'controlling' marriage to fugitive wife

Ami and Rebecca quickly formed a close friendship, but Yolanda's illness led to growing tensions and social isolation within the group.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

We spent $14,000 chartering a private yacht in the Bahamas for a week. These are the 4 reasons we'd never do it again.

While a yacht charter in the Bahamas offers luxury, it also brings isolation and discomfort for some families.
Film
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Inside Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa's final days before couple mysteriously found dead in New Mexico home: 'Got tougher for them'

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home, leading to a community outpouring of shock over their insular lifestyle.
Startup companies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The military spouses building businesses in the desert: learning to stand on your own two feet'

Living in isolated military communities presents unique challenges for families, particularly in job availability and accessibility.
Entrepreneurship can emerge as a viable alternative for military spouses facing employment difficulties.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

SF Author Kate Folk's 'Sky Daddy' Explores Objectophilia, Takes Place Largely At SFO

Kate Folk's novel offers a satirical exploration of a lonely content moderator's life amid Silicon Valley's tech culture.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Accused of giving away his team's pitches, Derek Bender reckons with the world's mistrust

Derek Bender has been ostracized by his former teammates following allegations of sabotaging games, facing emotional and social isolation despite no legal repercussions.
US news
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

February Storms in a Country That Still Works-for Now

Extreme winter storms evoke memories of earlier hardships and illustrate the fragile balance of modern comforts.
Online learning
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's very lonely': what are Australia's university students missing out on?

Online learning has created feelings of isolation among students, diminishing the collaborative educational experience they anticipated.
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