The hottest Loneliness Substack posts right now

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Life in My Seventies, Study: Billionaires Not that Smart, Study: Loneliness as Dangerous as Smoking, NBA Social Justice Champion Finalists, Elon Gets It Wrong (Again), Joan Baez Sings, and More

kareem • 7350 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Loneliness Joy Cognitive abilities
  1. Living in the Red Zone brings uncertainty about the future, but focusing on daily joys is key.
  2. New study shows that being a billionaire doesn't equate to higher intelligence compared to lower-paid individuals.
  3. Loneliness is highlighted as being as dangerous as smoking, emphasizing the importance of social connections for health.

The Dark Side of Hustle Culture

Litverse • 139 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Influencer Culture Loneliness Work ethic Literature Mental health
  1. The influencer industry highlights the difficulties and pressures of constantly being connected online, impacting mental health and personal relationships.
  2. In a hustle culture that glorifies productivity, traditional social activities, reading, and personal experiences are neglected, leading to increased loneliness and anxiety among younger generations.
  3. The obsession with constant connection through screens and digital validation can result in a disconnection from real-life experiences, personal growth, and genuine human connections.

James and the Giant Pitch

Data People Etc. • 106 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
📚 Literature Fiction Friendship Loneliness Adventure Emotions
  1. Founding a company is about more than just getting rich; it can be driven by a deeper desire for meaning and friendship.
  2. The story of James and the Giant Peach suggests that entrepreneurs may be seeking to fill emotional voids through their ventures.
  3. Loneliness and personal pain may be key motivators for individuals to embark on entrepreneurial journeys.
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Behind the scenes with '24 hours in an invisible epidemic'

Big Charts • 199 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🔬 Science Research Data Analysis Social Interaction Loneliness Personal narratives
  1. The story discusses the correlation between day-to-day activities and happiness, highlighting how social interaction plays a significant role in people's well-being and happiness levels.
  2. Data visualization can sometimes present challenges in clearly conveying findings, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that the visualization aligns with the story being told.
  3. Visualizing individual diaries can make the concept of loneliness feel universal, prompting important conversations about struggles with loneliness in everyday life.

Tippets #191

Tippets by Taps • 2 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Journalism Semiconductors Essays Loneliness
  1. Children need physical risk-taking and thrill in play for healthy development and skill-building.
  2. AI is becoming more prevalent in various fields, including journalism and elderly care.
  3. Conflicts like US-China tech tensions can unexpectedly benefit other regions, like Malaysia's semiconductor industry.

From friends to followers - yes, social media made us lonely

Dachi • 2 implied HN points • 08 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Entertainment Loneliness
  1. Social media has shifted from fostering social relationships to providing mindless entertainment with users as 'followers'.
  2. Evolving towards entertainment, social media pushes users to be passive consumers rather than creators.
  3. Balancing social media usage between social connections and entertainment is crucial for mental well-being, avoiding loneliness and depression.

"Vomiting" the Internet, for fun and profit

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Loneliness Crime Technology Business
  1. Checking in on the Internet's saddest thread. A message from 2004 asking for someone to talk to is still receiving responses. It's unclear if the internet makes people more or less lonely.
  2. How do you solve a problem like Backpage? Backpage is known for illicit activities, but now it's being used to catch criminals. This raises questions about what actions should be taken.
  3. Meet Europe's 'digital counterrevolution' leader. He believes Google is creating a concerning 'superstate' and predicts Americans will soon share his views.

Ugly Truths About Working From Home

ChughGPT, my personal LLM • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Work-life balance Loneliness Depression Remote work
  1. Working from home can disrupt work-life balance and lead to procrastination due to lack of fixed office hours.
  2. Loneliness and depression are common challenges when working remotely, as social interactions are reduced and isolation sets in.
  3. Maintaining social connections, whether through coworking spaces or occasional office visits, can help combat the negative effects of working from home.

Make Your Move, Don’t Wait

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Loneliness Self-care Therapy Pets
  1. Connection is essential for our emotional and physical well-being, especially during times of loneliness.
  2. Don't hesitate to reach out and connect with others, whether it's through dating, calling friends, or seeking therapy for support.
  3. Taking the initiative to make positive changes in our lives, like adopting a pet or practicing self-love, can have a significant impact on our mental health.