Why do we feel lonely in a world where there are billions of people? In a world where we are more connected than ever, why is the suicide rate increasing, and mental health declining? One of the reason is because we are less willing to talk to people face to face. Without that face to face connectio
There’s a strong difference between being lonely and being alone. When we experience long days at work, go to one big social event after another, or go to school, our bodies will want to enter hermit mode. And that’s normal. Just like batteries, we need time to recharge, and what better way than to
A study carried out before the pandemic showed that loneliness poses a similar health risk as smoking and is even more serious than obesity and physical inactivity. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/C. Schrader/J. Koester/Moods in Pictures/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see mor
Have you been feeling lonely lately? Do you feel isolated and left out? Loneliness is not always obvious. And sometimes it may feel like a weakness. You may try to make yourself believe you don’t really need anybody, especially if you’ve been alone for a long time. If you noticed you’ve been feel
Do you feel empty or lonely? Are you feeling lost in life? Are you dealing with loneliness? Feeling like no matter how hard you try in life, you are still not going anywhere. If you’re feeling empty, you’re not alone. Emptiness can come from many things such feeling lost in life, having depression,
“It is not darkness in my heart, but emptiness, waiting for the sun.” - Connor Franta If you relate to this quote, then you’ve most likely already realized the terrifying truth that the emptiness and meaninglessness of life is something a lot of us have had to confront at some point in our lives.
Are you lonely? Psychology defines loneliness as “a distressing feeling that accompanies the perception that one’s socio-emotional needs are not being met by the quality of one’s inter- and intrapersonal relationships”. Numerous studies show that chronic loneliness can have a number of detrimental e
If you clicked on this video, chances are you have questions about you being a narcissist. Do you think you’re too self-involved or are you too attached to the idea of receiving admiration? Sometimes, these are actually not an indicator of NPD, but rather a personal call for help. Friendly disclaim
There's a reason that intelligence is linked to loneliness: people with a high IQ are more likely to be single than people with a lower IQ. In this video, we are going to share five reasons why intelligent people might be more likely to be lonely. Some of the reasons that we discuss include the fac
Learn how one company took inspiration from nature to reinvent the robotic arm in this video excerpted from NOVA: “Making Stuff Wilder.” Host and technology columnist David Pogue meets with engineer Heinrich Frontzek to find out about the Bionic Handling Assistant—a machine modeled after an elephant
Learn about in advances in powered exoskeletons—a kind of wearable robot—in this video adapted from NOVA scienceNOW. Correspondent and New York Times technology columnist David Pogue explores the development of sophisticated robots that can be integrated with the human body. The company Ekso Bionics
Learn how advances in technology allow boats to go faster than ever before in this video from NOVA: “Making Stuff Faster.” Host and technology columnist David Pogue examines two factors that limit speed—energy and resistance—and describes how Oracle Team USA maximizes the speed of its boat. Instead
