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Paul Cann from the Campaign to End Loneliness discusses the effects of chronic loneliness; exploring ways of combating it by connecting people and ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Loneliness Epidemic: A Complex Challenge for Modern Society In recent years, the term "loneliness epidemic" has gained prominence in public discourse, highlighting a growing concern about the prevalence of social isolation and its impact on individuals and society as a whole. Despite increased awareness and numerous initiatives aimed at addressing this issue, the problem of loneliness persists and even appears to be worsening in many parts of the world. This essay explores the reasons why the loneliness epidemic has proven so difficult to cure, suggesting that our current approach to ...

Alone in the wilderness Award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold spends nearly nine months walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa, fulfilling a 20-year dream. On her own, she traverses mountains, rivers, cities and plains from summer to spring, walking on through days of thick mud, blazing...