The Lonely Century: A Call To Reconnect

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The Lonely Century dives into the growing epidemic of loneliness that has quietly taken hold long before the pandemic made social distancing a household term. Noreena Hertz uncovers the deep impact of technology, workplace shifts, and self-centered policies on our sense of community.

An eye-opening exploration of loneliness and a hopeful call to rebuild human connection.

Even prior to the global pandemic, loneliness was emerging as the defining challenge of our time. Noreena Hertz blends ten years of research with vivid firsthand observations to reveal how our modern world is driving us apart.

From smartphone-obsessed students learning to communicate face-to-face, to far-right rallies in Belgium filled with bouncy castles, from paid cuddling sessions in the U.S. to elderly residents in Japan knitting bonnets for their robotic caregivers, this book paints a striking picture of isolation in the 21st century.

The Lonely Century shows how our reliance on technology, dramatic workplace changes, and decades of policies favoring individualism over the collective good have fractured our communities. But it doesn’t stop there-Hertz offers bold, practical solutions for individuals, businesses, and governments alike to mend these social divides.

With a passionate and thoroughly researched approach, this book provides a hopeful vision for healing our broken connections and creating a more united world.

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