Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 14 minutes ago
Full video essay: youtu.be/vA8L8ckbj2I
Gen Z and young adults consistently self-report as the most lonely age group, even more so than the elderly.
Why is this the case?
We explore the root causes behind this loneliness epidemic amongst today's youth, delving into the impact of social media addiction, urban density, modern work culture, and the dark side of globalisation and neoliberalism.
From the false promise of endless digital connection, to the isolating effects of urban living, we investigate why young people today, despite being the most connected generation ever, also feel the most isolated.
Full video essay: youtu.be/vA8L8ckbj2I
Gen Z and young adults consistently self-report as the most lonely age group, even more so than the elderly.
Why is this the case?
We explore the root causes behind this loneliness epidemic amongst today's youth, delving into the impact of social media addiction, urban density, modern work culture, and the dark side of globalisation and neoliberalism.
From the false promise of endless digital connection, to the isolating effects of urban living, we investigate why young people today, despite being the most connected generation ever, also feel the most isolated.
