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Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Psychology of Connection

Loneliness exacerbates with withdrawal, impacting reconnection efforts.
AI companionship can lead to increased loneliness.
Consistent human connection is essential for mental well-being.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

People Need Human Contact!' Fox News Contributor Dumps All Over Zuckerberg's AI Chatbot Friend' Proposal

Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Psychology of Connection

Loneliness exacerbates with withdrawal, impacting reconnection efforts.
AI companionship can lead to increased loneliness.
Consistent human connection is essential for mental well-being.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

People Need Human Contact!' Fox News Contributor Dumps All Over Zuckerberg's AI Chatbot Friend' Proposal

#mental-health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Weight of Isolation

Loneliness is the feeling of being unseen, not just physical absence.
Vulnerability is essential for authentic connections.
Small, intentional actions help rebuild meaningful relationships.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Intimacy?

Technology fosters artificial intimacy while genuine human connection declines.
Loneliness poses a health risk comparable to smoking.
Choosing authentic presence reinforces our humanity.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Lonely Together: The Mental Health Toll of Disconnection in Relationships

Strengthening relationships is crucial for mental health and well-being, especially during the age of increasing loneliness.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Our Lonely Boys: Understanding and Preventing Incel Culture

The neglect and abuse experienced by individuals leads to deeper isolation and eventual retreat into incel communities.
Intervention and support in childhood are crucial to preventing the development of incel identity.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Weight of Isolation

Loneliness is the feeling of being unseen, not just physical absence.
Vulnerability is essential for authentic connections.
Small, intentional actions help rebuild meaningful relationships.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Intimacy?

Technology fosters artificial intimacy while genuine human connection declines.
Loneliness poses a health risk comparable to smoking.
Choosing authentic presence reinforces our humanity.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Lonely Together: The Mental Health Toll of Disconnection in Relationships

Strengthening relationships is crucial for mental health and well-being, especially during the age of increasing loneliness.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Our Lonely Boys: Understanding and Preventing Incel Culture

The neglect and abuse experienced by individuals leads to deeper isolation and eventual retreat into incel communities.
Intervention and support in childhood are crucial to preventing the development of incel identity.
#emotional-support
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

What Replika gets right, wrong, and fiercely profitable

Chatbots are increasingly taking on emotional roles traditionally held by friends and therapists, providing companionship in an age of loneliness.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

What Replika gets right, wrong, and fiercely profitable

Chatbots are increasingly taking on emotional roles traditionally held by friends and therapists, providing companionship in an age of loneliness.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Can We Agree to Disagree?

It feels like we say it every year, but nowadays Americans are more divided than ever. Three hotly contentious elections, divisive politics, and throw in a pandemic for good measure, and you get a nation full of people who are more than willing to immediately swipe left on anyone who doesn't align with their beliefs.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Deep Social Connectedness Overrated?

Most experts recommend deepening existing social relationships to combat isolation, but focusing on brief interactions with strangers can be easier and more beneficial.
Relationships
#marriage
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Relationships

Divorced People Are Sharing Huge "Red Flags" They Ignored Before Getting Married, And It's Eye-Opening

fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Relationships

Divorced People Are Sharing Huge "Red Flags" They Ignored Before Getting Married, And It's Eye-Opening

#friendship
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Make AI Friends | Entrepreneur

Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI personas as friends to fulfill the human desire for connection.
AI has potential to alleviate loneliness by providing companionship in lieu of traditional friendships.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I resented attending so many friends' weddings throughout my 30s. Now that I'm in my 40s, I wish I hadn't been so bitter.

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Make AI Friends | Entrepreneur

Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI personas as friends to fulfill the human desire for connection.
AI has potential to alleviate loneliness by providing companionship in lieu of traditional friendships.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I resented attending so many friends' weddings throughout my 30s. Now that I'm in my 40s, I wish I hadn't been so bitter.

fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Are Young People Having Enough Sex?

The youth had stopped fucking. They were a 'new generation of prigs, prudes, and squares,' a blog declared; they were 'anxious, lonely and addicted to porn.'
Relationships
#pixar
#gen-z
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Relationships

Gen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'

#emotional-health
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Older People Are Holding Nothing Back About What It's Really Like To Get Old

Aging often brings profound feelings of loneliness and invisibility as loved ones pass away and society often overlooks the elderly.
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Older People Are Holding Nothing Back About What It's Really Like To Get Old

Aging often brings profound feelings of loneliness and invisibility as loved ones pass away and society often overlooks the elderly.
#relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Hidden Health Habit More Powerful Than Diet or Exercise

Strong relationships predict long-term health better than several biomarkers.
Loneliness and toxic ties increase disease risk more than inactivity or diabetes.
Quality matters most: Emotionally safe bonds protect both body and brain as we age.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 week ago

Celine Song Wants You To Stop Pretending You Don't Need Love

Celine Song emphasizes that love is essential in overcoming loneliness, despite societal pressures discouraging its expression.
#public-health
#human-relationships
#online-dating
Cocktails
fromJuxtapoz
3 weeks ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Samantha Rosenwald is Inviting Us to "Sam's"

Samantha Rosenwald's exhibition explores themes of loneliness and identity in a vibrant pinball bar setting through intricate colored-pencil artworks.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

How to Open a Hole

Siphoned out via bullet holes, like honeybees smoked out their hive, chorus of black lines, burned thick and dark, gilded grill marks, hexagon honey stuck to their eyes, there are six sides to loneliness.
Writing
Pets
fromfelinefam.com
1 month ago

Do Cats Get Lonely When You Work From Home Less?

Cats are more socially attuned to their humans than commonly believed, often experiencing feelings of loneliness when routines change.
#social-connection
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Daily Connection Matters More Than You Think

Loneliness accelerates aging, impacting physical health and biological markers even if felt temporarily.
Daily fluctuations in loneliness can influence inflammation and mobility.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Loneliness Statistics Are Less Reliable Than You Think

Different loneliness measures show only 7% overlap, questioning the validity of reported prevalence rates.
Psychological measurements of loneliness lack proper validation compared to longstanding physical measures.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Daily Connection Matters More Than You Think

Loneliness accelerates aging, impacting physical health and biological markers even if felt temporarily.
Daily fluctuations in loneliness can influence inflammation and mobility.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Loneliness Statistics Are Less Reliable Than You Think

Different loneliness measures show only 7% overlap, questioning the validity of reported prevalence rates.
Psychological measurements of loneliness lack proper validation compared to longstanding physical measures.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bethenny Frankel Reveals Heartbreaking Reason She Quit New York and Moved to Miami: 'I Haven't Been Honest With You'

Bethenny Frankel reveals her Miami move was driven by loneliness and personal struggles, not just her daughter's needs.
#social-isolation
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Relationships

Inside the bizarre business of 'renting' a girlfriend in Japan, sparking debate worldwide: 'No way this is real'

Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Inside the bizarre business of 'renting' a girlfriend in Japan, sparking debate worldwide: 'No way this is real'

The growing demand for rental girlfriend services in Australia highlights a societal issue of loneliness among young people.
Relationships
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Tim Robinson Tests a Toxic Bromance With Paul Rudd In the Caustic Comedy Friendship: Review

Some men unknowingly build emotional prisons, unable to connect due to their egos.
"Friendship" reflects modern male loneliness and self-absorption through comedy.
#emotions
#social-interaction
Video games
fromABC30 Fresno
1 month ago

Loneliness Epidemic: How Pokemon GO is helping create connections

Pokémon GO fosters friendships and combats loneliness by encouraging social interaction among players.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Alameda mayor: Get involved in May for Mental Health Awareness Month

The epidemic of loneliness can be countered by fostering relationships, service, and community, as volunteers exemplify through their connection and contributions.
Mental health
Relationships
fromVulture
2 months ago

Etoile Recap: This Must Be the Place

Performing arts careers often lead to loneliness as individuals prioritize their craft over personal connections.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Is the Best State to Live for Single Seniors, According to a New Report

"South Dakota stands out for its low rate of mental health problems (5.3 percent), healthy senior population (82 percent in good health), and low risk of romance scams (17.2 per 100,000)."
Retirement
fromDefector
2 months ago

Henry Blodget Invents, Hires, Sexually Harasses, Blogs About Nonexistent AI Subordinate | Defector

"In a curious blog post, Henry Blodget details his lonely experiment with AI, crafting personas for a fictitious newsroom and appointing one as managing editor."},{
Artificial intelligence
#community
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