First step is to read the article. Is “solitude” distinguished as a voluntary activity as opposed to involuntary aloneness (we could call it invalone)? Check.

First step is to read the article. Is “solitude” distinguished as a voluntary activity as opposed to involuntary aloneness (we could call it invalone)? Check. Does the article make clear that you should do this because you want to and not be alone if you feel lonely? Check. Does the article explain that being “lonely” is really a feeling of inadequacy, thus a first-person felt experience and not something that someone can just say that someone is? Check. Does the article make clear that you should be conscious about how you spend your time alone (don’t be mindless about it)? Check.[1] Does the article remember to remind us that so-called extroverts are a superior breed compared to those so-called introverts? Check.[2] Does the article mention the “loneliness epidemic”??? CHECK. Is the article just a promotional piece for a book? Unclear (semi-check). Your inane response makes as much sense as someone protesting on an article about people practicing Japanese tea rituals. “But we already consume too much coffeine!” [1] We must use our noggin’ here: “solitude” here is not about doomscrolling Twitter. It’s about quality solitude, like going for a quiet walk or maybe meditating, not mindless social media consumption or something like that. Can you even call social media consumption solitude-time? I wouldn’t. You are too likely to get caught up reading annoying opinions from other people (Hell is other people’s opinions). [2] > She adds that this may be because extroverts are often happier and better adjusted overall, and it’s likely their happiness and well-being — rather than their extroversion itself — that drives their enjoyment of solitude.