Economist Bryce Ward, an expert on the rise of aloneness in America, dives into the growing trend of solitude across demographics. He discusses the pandemic's role in diminishing friendships, particularly among men, and the emotional barriers to forming new connections. The conversation reveals the alarming loneliness epidemic, especially in youth, and how technology complicates social interactions. Ward emphasizes the crucial link between social relationships and mental health, urging a need for genuine connections in a digital age.
