Allison Aubrey

I was struck in your book that you identify three types of loneliness. There's psychological, societal, existential. Can you describe the differences?

I was struck in your book that you identify three types of loneliness. There's psychological, societal, existential. Can you describe the differences?

It does seem like these are woven together, and to some extent, as you described them, it feels like all of us must have some societal loneliness, some existential loneliness. The one that really strikes me is the first one, psychological loneliness. And if the litmus test is, do I have a friend, that seems like a really important thing. I have three kids, and as you watch your kids grow,

It does seem like these are woven together, and to some extent, as you described them, it feels like all of us must have some societal loneliness, some existential loneliness. The one that really strikes me is the first one, psychological loneliness. And if the litmus test is, do I have a friend, that seems like a really important thing. I have three kids, and as you watch your kids grow,

It does seem like these are woven together, and to some extent, as you described them, it feels like all of us must have some societal loneliness, some existential loneliness. The one that really strikes me is the first one, psychological loneliness. And if the litmus test is, do I have a friend, that seems like a really important thing. I have three kids, and as you watch your kids grow,

sort of thrive in social space or struggle, one kind of through line of whether they're doing well is do they have a friend or two at the moment that they're really connecting with? It always seems like there's madness in the world, but having that one confidant is really important, right?

sort of thrive in social space or struggle, one kind of through line of whether they're doing well is do they have a friend or two at the moment that they're really connecting with? It always seems like there's madness in the world, but having that one confidant is really important, right?

sort of thrive in social space or struggle, one kind of through line of whether they're doing well is do they have a friend or two at the moment that they're really connecting with? It always seems like there's madness in the world, but having that one confidant is really important, right?

So let's talk about smartphones and the amount of time that people spend online. How do you think that this can help or hinder kind of authentic connections with others?

So let's talk about smartphones and the amount of time that people spend online. How do you think that this can help or hinder kind of authentic connections with others?

So let's talk about smartphones and the amount of time that people spend online. How do you think that this can help or hinder kind of authentic connections with others?

So you have written what is basically a prescription for people who are experiencing loneliness. Walk me through the three basic steps.

So you have written what is basically a prescription for people who are experiencing loneliness. Walk me through the three basic steps.

So you have written what is basically a prescription for people who are experiencing loneliness. Walk me through the three basic steps.

So that seems like a big takeaway for our listeners, this idea of be curious, make things, and have conversations. Let's focus a little more on making things. What sorts of things can people make and how can this help people be less lonely?

So that seems like a big takeaway for our listeners, this idea of be curious, make things, and have conversations. Let's focus a little more on making things. What sorts of things can people make and how can this help people be less lonely?

So that seems like a big takeaway for our listeners, this idea of be curious, make things, and have conversations. Let's focus a little more on making things. What sorts of things can people make and how can this help people be less lonely?

You write in the book that being different can lead to loneliness, you know, that trouble with being different. Perhaps that's why traditionally marginalized groups, people in the LGBTQ plus community might be at higher risk of loneliness.

You write in the book that being different can lead to loneliness, you know, that trouble with being different. Perhaps that's why traditionally marginalized groups, people in the LGBTQ plus community might be at higher risk of loneliness.

You write in the book that being different can lead to loneliness, you know, that trouble with being different. Perhaps that's why traditionally marginalized groups, people in the LGBTQ plus community might be at higher risk of loneliness.