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  • Ali
    Lead Administrator
    • Apr 2025
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    Is Gen Z truly the loneliest generation?

    Gen Z often feels isolated, even though they’re always online, and all the scrolling and comparing might actually be making things worse. One Roots of Loneliness author explores this topic in depth and also shares a few small, real-life things that helped her feel more grounded and connected again.

    If you’ve ever felt weirdly alone in a world full of DMs and group chats, this is a good read: https://www.rootsofloneliness.com/gen-z-loneliness

    Curious — how do you guys deal with this kind of loneliness? Do you think tech helps or hurts?

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