loneliness epidemic
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, loneliness epidemic has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Triggernometry. Chase Hughes argues online connection is a placebo that worsens loneliness when people log off, due to human need for tribes and in-person contact.
Loneliness is an unpleasant emotional response to perceived or actual social isolation. Loneliness has been described as social pain, a psychological mechanism that motivates individuals to seek social connections.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Triggernometry |
| Field | public health / social psychology |
How do different shows talk about loneliness epidemic?
2 shows discussed loneliness epidemic in these episodes.
- Founder's Story — 1 episode
We are in a loneliness epidemic right now.
Behavior Expert: "This One Question Made Them Millions" | Chase Hughes - Triggernometry — 1 episode
Who talks about loneliness epidemic on podcasts?
Konstantin Kisin brought up loneliness epidemic; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Founder's Story.
- Behavior Expert: "This One Question Made Them Millions" | Chase Hughes on Founder's Story (Feb 2026)
- A Revolution is Coming! - Jimmy Carr on Triggernometry (Dec 2025) — Konstantin Kisin
What is loneliness epidemic mentioned alongside?
loneliness epidemic is most often mentioned alongside Human Connection, Facebook and Twitter.
Influence on: Human Connection, Facebook, Twitter
Mentioned together: Unlimited Possibilities, Human Connection, Body Language, Sales, entrepreneurship, NCI University, military justice, Virginia, human behavior, Chase Hughes