Mad Mad World

The Loneliness Epidemic


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Los and Bertram discuss another kind of epidemic that has been spreading the globe: loneliness. Did you know it's killing more people than obesity? The boys uncover some new, fascinating information about the destruction loneliness is having on our lives right now. A must listen for anyone who feels like they are struggling through this virus right now.

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Resources from this episode:

The Pandemic Has Erased Entire Categories of Friendship - The Atlantic

The Campaign to End Loneliness

The Loneliness Epidemic - HRSA.gov

What We Lose when We Lose Acquaintances - NPR interview

The Loneliness of an Interrupted Adolescence - Washington Post

Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions | CDC

Loneliness in the UK: ‘I go to supermarket just to talk to someone’ | ITV News

The History of Loneliness | The New Yorker

Why Are We So Lonely? - Glad You Asked S1

Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up? | Goats and Soda | NPR

Making Meaning Relationships - A Free Non-Credit Course for USC Students/Staff | Campfires USC 

Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan on loneliness, forgiveness, and the ‘Metaphysical Milkshake’ | KCRW

New Cigna Study Reveals Loneliness at Epidemic Levels in America | Cigna

Dave Chappelle - Redemption Song

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