Joe Rogan and Johann Hari talk about the lack of community in America, which is leading to an epidemic of loneliness.
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Joe Rogan and Johann Hari talk about the lack of community in America, which is leading to an epidemic of loneliness.
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Being alone and independent vs. being lonely and depressed are two very different things. Because a guy elected to live without a nagging money grubbing wife and garbage children in today’s society shouldn’t be viewed as a dysfunctional mentality.
We have to assume that some people are pre-disposed to leaving the tribe and starting a new one, otherwise it wouldn't happen.
Try growing up in fostercare
Having grown up with one parent
And that parent dies when you are 15.
Then try to replace thwt one person only to find out, you only get one mom and no one will care for you like her.
You go homeless and ask your friends for help only for some to ignore your text or cant help you.
Then later on call you to party.
No true friends
No family
I think what's also sad about loneliness is that in Western society they make it out like it must be a you problem. Why? It's a systemic, environmental and societal problem. People who have grown up in a broken home and have no family to support them, then end up in a system which is corrupt and untrustworthy which results in further trauma. It's tough out there.
We need to support one another. Society tends to shun people who are homeless, destitute and in need of help. I'm not saying everyone but there is clearly an issue on a human level. An "Every man for himself" mentality doesn't help. We can make a difference to someone's day by being kind and considering the needs of others. That's why there is such relationship break down now. Phones have also made us far more interested in ourselves and our own narrative. They are basically mirrors of our own algorithms which will naturally make us more solipsistic.
I'm not saying I'm right about the subject, but I will share my thoughts and experiences. I am 62 Years old, never been married, and have no kids, and so far, I have no regrets. Now could this change one day down the road? it's possible, I guess. The reality is if you are married you still have a 50% chance your spouse will die first and leave you alone. If you have kids, there is a good chance they will stick you in some home and drive off and leave you all alone. I have had some good relationships in my life but never had the desire to be married. I currently have a good social life that keeps me from being totally isolated and lonely. I do not see my siblings a whole lot, but we all know we love each other and are always there for each other. I enjoy my friends but at the same time I prefer solitude. Most people in society crave and need constant human interaction and attention. Some of us do not.