Matthew Scherr is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, sharing insights on the loneliness epidemic and creative solutions. Jeremy Nobel, a physician and founder of the Foundation for Art and Healing, discusses using art as a therapeutic outlet. Marissa G. Franco, a professor and author, offers strategies for building and maintaining friendships. They explore loneliness's health risks, innovative community initiatives, the importance of platonic bonds, and how creativity can foster deeper connections.