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Why freedom from others' opinions can feel lonely

I'm 80 and I finally don't care what anyone thinks of me and it's the most liberating and lonely feeling I've ever had.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Liberation from social approval can create authentic selfhood while also increasing isolation.

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