Technology has favored communication and interaction among different peoples and individuals throughout history. In the 16th century, the massive arrival of European settlers in the American continent meant the encounter of two cultures. From there, knowledge and culture have served as a bridge to overcome geographical isolation. Technological development has strengthened this connection, leading to real-time virtual interactions typical of our time. However, with the same technology, phenomena have emerged where, paradoxically, the abuse of technological means has led individuals to isolate themselves from their social, work, and family environments.
Loneliness is impacted by the choise of not liking to be lonely. This is also connected to the need of help. If nobody helps the feeling of loneliness is stronger. Also violent TV programs impact people according to Finnish research.
Some people like to be alone and enjoy that. They have tasks to complete and a connection to the Lord as well as chose carefully what they watch on TV.
Being ‚fully plugged in‘ in the public is definitely toxic for social interaction; such behavioral mass trend reinforces social isolation and cultural decline, i.e. tech-know-logical progress, if not wisely used, adds to the robotization of humans, even in their leisure time.
Would you say emotional trouble can lead to loneliness through its search for approval in social networks where most interactions are rather surface interactions?
Why scientists are expanding the definition of loneliness
Feeling detached from animals, places and routines can cause loneliness, researchers are learning, which may expand the list of interventions...
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/expanding-definition-loneliness-belonging
Medical anthropologist Michelle Parsons says the profound consequences of loneliness and perceived social isolation extend beyond relationships with loved ones and acquaintances, but also relationships between people and places, between people and practices, and even between people and their pets...
Pandemic journalers wrote about feeling especially lonely when they could not celebrate birthdays and holidays with family and friends. I think this illustrates both that loneliness fluctuates, sometimes day to day, and that loneliness is influenced by cultural expectations.
If the cultural expectation is that birthdays and holidays are celebrated with others, then not being able to do so may be particularly lonely...
https://undark.org/2023/11/24/interview-loneliness/
So, human migration in the context of war, and impossibility to travel due to economical reasons could be considered among loneliness factors?
"These days, it seems to me, one of our most profound cultural challenges is the failure of nuanced, sympathetic communication. And what is literature but the most nuanced and sympathetic communication? ...
The arts can remind us of the value of nuance, can teach us how to care, can remind us that other people (every other person) are just as real as we are. To study literature is to study the mind, really—to get in better touch with not only the world around us but the world inside us as well.
But a culture can only move forward (toward justice, toward inclusion) when there are spaces in which the arts can be discussed energetically and precisely..."
https://mailchi.mp/lareviewofbooks/erotic-bummers-impossible-missions-and-never-ending-paragraphs-1603338?e=68f1d1c041
I want to thank you for your answers. They contributed to shaping my insights and helping me see this complex subject more clearly. The stage finished with the publication of this chapter: Chapter Perspective Chapter: Loneliness through Time -Geographical D...
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