Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone chronicled the loneliness & isolation of wealthy societies. 20 years on, it's far worse than he imagined: posting alone!

[basquebromance]

Americans are increasingly isolated, my friends! let's be friends! i want to be friends with folks who are suffering alone

From Bowling Alone to Posting Alone

Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone chronicled the growing loneliness and isolation of wealthy societies. Twenty years later, the problem is far worse than he could have imagined.

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[odanny]

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Talking to Strangers

I'm the kind of person who can talk to about anyone about anything. When it comes to strangers, I usually don't, as I probably at this point in my life have a jaundiced view of what I would hear if I were to strike up a conversation. The reality is I would probably feel better about my day, but...

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[1srelluc]

Is this a sexual thing OP?

 

[basquebromance]

Is this a sexual thing OP?

no. i've never had sex, and never will

 

[1srelluc]

no. i've never had sex, and never will

OK....not even going there.