Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General and a leading authority on loneliness, discusses the alarming rise in social isolation and its serious health impacts. He highlights the urgent need to rebuild community connections and shares a framework to enhance social infrastructure. The conversation also touches on how technology exacerbates isolation, particularly among youth, and the evolving narratives around masculinity, which can hinder emotional vulnerability. Overall, it's a deep dive into combating loneliness for a healthier society.