Dec 10, 2025
The Rise of Loneliness in Rich Countries — And the Tech Trying to Fix It
 Loneliness has quietly become one of the most severe public-health challenges facing wealthy nations today. Despite living in the most digitally connected era in human history, people in tier-one countries like the U.S., UK, Germany, Canada, Japan, and South Korea are reporting unprecedented levels of social isolation. What makes this crisis even more concerning is that it affects all age groups — from teenagers to retirees — and it’s deeply tied to the rapid transformation of modern life.
 Loneliness has quietly become one of the most severe public-health challenges facing wealthy nations today. Despite living in the most digi
