The answer to feeling disconnected and alienated from the world is not to disconnect further or to embrace the alienation. It's to call your parents and tell th

The answer to feeling disconnected and alienated from the world is not to disconnect further or to embrace the alienation. It's to call your parents and tell them you love them and ask about their week, to message your friends and ask when they're free next week, to learn the name of the cashier you always see at the supermarket, to volunteer to help fix whatever problems you worry about, and in general to build genuine connections with other people. Investing money in experiences instead of goods is less important than investing time in others instead of isolated activities.