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- The US faces a sweeping loneliness epidemic, causing people to feel more disconnected and depressed.
- While some blame technology as the cause of the problem, some tech companies are trying to solve it.
- AI assistants, digital coworking, and virtual reality gatherings may be the future of socializing.
Americans are lonely. Crushingly lonely.
So lonely that we're facing increased risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, and premature death.