The Great Isolation
Why Social Bonds Collapsing Might be the World’s Biggest Invisible Problem
Jan 21, 2018 · 6 min read
One of my favourite songs is Joy Divison’s “Isolation”. It’s a cry of despair for the guilt, shame, and anger wrought by loneliness. “Mother, I tried to, believe me…I’m doing the best that I can…I’m ashamed of the things I’ve been put through…I’m ashamed of the person I am.” Haunting — but only because it…
