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It sounds like they're tackling isolation, not loneliness. There is a vital distinction between the two.
by ikeyany 7y ago
It sounds like they're tackling isolation, not loneliness. There is a vital distinction between the two.
- jmartinpetersen 7y agoI would assume that it's rather difficult to help loneliness in isolated individuals?
- ikeyany 7y agoIsolation as a problem is a big deal and worth addressing. However, the most lonely people I've met are those who have no problem finding other people to be around.
- vermarish 7y agoFor clarification, I assume the opposite of isolation would be connectedness? And what would be the opposite of loneliness?
- AstralStorm 7y agoFriendship or more. Of which not being isolated is an important component, necessary but not sufficient.
- slx26 7y agobelongingness (fulfilled) ?