Derek Thompson’s article, "The Anti-Social Century," discusses the rising trend of Americans spending more time alone and how this trend affects their personalities, politics, and perceptions of reality. Readers express personal connections to these themes, attributing their isolation to factors such as financial constraints and a lack of affordable social activities. Suggestions for improving community engagement include increasing access to free public spaces and activities. The article is noted as a valuable contemporary analysis of social isolation, echoing sentiments from earlier works on loneliness in American culture.
"The Anti-Social Century is a much-needed update on our national alienation from one another. I've always thought that the foundational work on this subject was Philip Slater's The Pursuit of Loneliness..."
"As a 28-year-old raised on TV, I often succumb to the urge to binge my favorite shows at home because it feels more comfortable than going out."
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