How can we come together in a world that’s pulling apart?
Even before a global pandemic introduced us to terms like social distancing, loneliness was well on its way to becoming the defining condition of the twenty-first century.
“Essential reading for anyone who wants to make sense of our complex times…Destined to be a classic.”
—Nouriel Roubini, Professor at New York University and Bestselling Author
“A compelling vision for how we can bridge our many divides at this time of great change and disruption.”
—Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global
“Masterfully explains the many facets of our Lonely Century and how we can do better, as individuals and as a society.”
—Erik Brynjolfsson, Professor at Stanford University and Bestselling Author
“Fascinating, timely and important.”
—Charlie Brooker, Creator of the Netflix Series, Black Mirror
“One of the world’s leading thinkers.”
– The Observer
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View All“We built a lonely world. Now we have the opportunity to rebuild the world, with compassion, community and care at its heart.”
Noreena Hertz
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about 12 hours ago
There is a palpable and desperate craving for community and care out there — my thoughts via the Los Angeles Review… https://t.co/xMlyIixm7G
about 14 hours ago
Loneliness has the same deleterious effects on health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Those effects ripple out to w… https://t.co/qqZBJREuaa
about 16 hours ago
Generation Lonely — even before the pandemic struck 1 in 5 millennials did not have a single friend @WSJ https://t.co/TGzrEquUtC
about 17 hours ago
Planning my Easter holiday https://t.co/wlKfJIKic3
about 19 hours ago
Great to be included as one of the 8 female economists redefining economics alongside Esther Duflo… https://t.co/L8Mfket9b7
about 21 hours ago
Just picking up the phone can make a huge difference . https://t.co/BOvsixVr1L
about 23 hours ago
"#TheLonelyCentury, which was published in February,offers a wide range of post-pandemic solutions to the lonelines… https://t.co/iKiMPi8CyA
February 23
Authors always appreciate an Amazon review if you have a moment https://t.co/1iJno47czY
February 23
From @profgalloway's podcast (thanks for having me on) #productivity #TheLonelyCentury https://t.co/fmOEL0fSpE
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