In an age where we’re more connected than ever, with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok linking billions of people worldwide, a pressing question has emerged, Is social media making us lonely? It might seem counterintuitive that a tool designed to bring people closer together could result in feelings of isolation, yet recent studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that this may be the case for many users.


The Double-Edged Sword of Connection

Social media’s greatest strength is its ability to connect us across time and space. We can chat with old friends from high school, watch our family members' lives unfold even if they live halfway across the globe, and interact with like-minded individuals in niche communities
In theory, this level of connectivity should help alleviate loneliness.