Vanessa Van Edwards says loneliness affects ‘one in six’ people worldwide

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"We are in a loneliness epidemic. You know, one in six people worldwide are affected by loneliness. And that number is getting worse, not better."

Guest Vanessa Van Edwards says society is in a “loneliness epidemic” and claims around “one in six” people worldwide are affected, adding that she believes the problem is worsening. She links the trend to communication habits that mimic conversation—such as voice notes, social-media updates and talking to AI—without providing the real-time connection she says people need.