The article examines a growing paradox in modern society where increased digital connections coincide with a significant rise in reported loneliness. Since 1990, the number of Americans claiming no close friends has quadrupled, and many feel disconnected from their peers. Factors influencing this trend include the impact of social media, remote work arrangements, and a cultural shift in corporate attitudes towards a work-to-live philosophy. These changes, while promoting better work-life balance, have led to physical separation and discouragement of deeper social interactions, further exacerbating feelings of loneliness.
It's the paradox of the digital age: we're connected but increasingly report fewer close friends, with significant declines in social ties over 30 years.
As workers uphold strict boundaries between work and personal life, they inadvertently contribute to a profound collective loneliness in society.
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