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We’re more connected than ever — so why are we lonelier than ever? #TEDTalks
Have we optimized our way out of being part of communities? Introducing Corner Piece — a new podcast from TED, hosted by Answer in Progress, that asks the questions we don’t usually say out loud, starting with something that so many of us are struggling with: Loneliness. Visithttps://link.mgln.ai/GvM43a to listen to episode 1 and catch…
@scottmears7490
September 10, 2026 at 5:36 pm
Aren’t the people connecting with like minded people, AROUND THE PLANET?
🌎 ✌️
@peterweller8583
September 10, 2026 at 10:52 pm
If we all thought alike there would be a lot of unnecessary people.
@BrianMcInnis87
September 10, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Because we’re not. We’re not connected. We’re more disconnected than we’ve ever been before.
@bobthebuilderday6leader
September 11, 2026 at 4:38 am
Answer in Progress hosting a TED pod? LFG.
I must say, I think the graphics here are so fun!
@l.clevelandmajor9931
September 11, 2026 at 10:30 am
The internet connection is only a virtual one! It has its place in our society, but the connection does not have physical impact. We are human beings that need physical touching to be part of our connection to each other! It has been a need since the very beginning of humanity! To not have physical contact, is to be lonely!
This communication we are having while participating in the comment sections of YouTube, and other communications platforms, cannot include acts like shaking hands, pats on the back, hugs, kisses, hand holding, carresses, slaps, and so on!
There was a time when I was beaten up by gangs of bullies, but the one bad feeling I never had about that was loneliness! I did not feel lonely from being a target for bullies! I at least was getting some type of physical attention, even though it was not good physical attention! Loneliness comes from the lack of physical attention and contact; and in that case, it does not matter what type of contact it is, so long as it is physical!
Funny how the human mind and psyche work!
@JJ-xu9fu
September 13, 2026 at 9:54 am
I really liked your answer! Just a like didn’t seem enough 😅
@rhimaginemua
September 11, 2026 at 3:25 pm
It’s a simulation of friendship snd connections. It creates that illusion by simulating friendships that don’t require you to meet up in person. That’s why there is a disconnection with online connections.
@1tigerofpaper1
September 12, 2026 at 4:34 am
Gurl, same 👥
@Victorina
September 12, 2026 at 8:03 am
Yeah yeah.but let’s talk about the Cholula bottle in the fridge bc WHAT lol
@karmicpunch
September 12, 2026 at 6:28 pm
The old problem of using the presets instead of going your way
@zertoil
September 12, 2026 at 7:36 pm
The big problem with this Best Friends and everyone else is when those “Best Friends” move on. Which they do, especially when they physically move to a different state or country. Then you end up like me, where I have good friends and we chat once in a while but outside that I spend all my time alone.
@vargasbasti
September 13, 2026 at 11:37 am
Come on gringos! Of course. It is obvious. There are plenty of studies that show that relationships are the most important aspect in life and also studies that show that to strengthen and grow relationships time and effort (values lack in in todays American culture) are needed.
Just burst you bubble America, look around.
@vargasbasti
September 13, 2026 at 11:39 am
There are even Ted talks about both studies!
Don’t get lazy TED
@KN-oc7cu
September 13, 2026 at 4:57 pm
Wait is ted back? Is it done being tedx slop?