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The Loneliness Epidemic Isn’t About Phones, It’s About Algorithms

The Loneliness Epidemic Isn’t About Phones, It’s About Algorithms
A woman holds a phone displaying the TikTok app on Aug. 11, 2024. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times
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The United States’ loneliness epidemic has been headline news for years. We’ve seen study after study confirming what many feel in their bones: More people are isolated, disconnected, and struggling to find meaning in daily life.

Kay Rubacek
Kay Rubacek
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Kay Rubacek is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and podcast host. After being detained in a Chinese prison for advocating for human rights, she has dedicated her work to promoting human value and facing communist regimes in their modern forms. Her forthcoming book is "Staying Human in the Age of AI". She has also contributed to The Epoch Times since 2010.