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When social isolation amplifies existential emptiness

I moved to a new city six months ago and I work remotely so I barely talk to anyone most days and the loneliness is making everything feel pointless.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Human meaning emerges through connection, and isolation reveals how much apparent purpose was actually borrowed from relationships.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Boredom and empty time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.