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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A real person alleviates feelings of loneliness better than artificial intelligence

A study finds that human interactions provide more lasting relief from feelings of loneliness compared to conversations with AI chatbots.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Why are we so "lonely and quarrelsome"? A compelling book with a deadly serious message has been released

A new book by sociologist Pavel Pospěch discusses the distressing social phenomena of loneliness and conflict in modern society.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AI Companies Found a Way to Profit from Loneliness, Says Sociologist

British sociologist James Muldoon explores the emotional impacts of artificial intelligence on human relationships in his new book.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘Living without your words is a lot of loneliness’: What did ‘El Chapo’s’ loving letters to his girlfriends say?

The trial of ‘El Chapo’ revealed not only the crimes of Joaquín Guzmán Loera but also his sentimental side through letters to his romantic partners.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

International Down Syndrome Day: Together Against Loneliness!

The article discusses the challenges faced by individuals with Down syndrome, particularly mental health issues, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing their humanity beyond their disabilities.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Waking up without a woman by my side

The article reflects on the life and emotional struggles of the Italian poet Cesare Pavese, highlighting his loneliness and unfulfilled romantic desires.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Rejection' Captures Life in the Digital Age with Chronic Loneliness and Insane Sexual Desires

The article discusses Tony Tulathimutte's collection of stories 'Rejection,' which explores themes of loneliness and contemporary relationships in the digital age.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Intensive cell phone use by teenagers is linked to lower grades and more loneliness, study points out

A study from San Diego University indicates that increased cell phone usage among teenagers correlates with lower academic performance and increased feelings of loneliness.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Would you pay for a subscription to make friends? The friendship market is gaining ground in Spain

A growing trend in Spain involves subscription services and clubs that help individuals combat unwanted loneliness by facilitating friendships for a fee.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Dream Image and Woman - Avenger. Review of Theater News

The article reviews recent plays at Daugavpils Theater, focusing on their themes of loneliness and family dynamics.

Mar 19 • 10:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The State Audit Office calls for strengthening aging policy and reducing loneliness among the elderly

The State Audit Office of Lithuania urges the government to strengthen its aging policy to better support the growing elderly population and reduce their loneliness.

Mar 19 • 08:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Regenerative Power of Spending Time Alone. An Activity Worth Noting?

The article explores themes of solitude and companionship as depicted in Taylor Swift's music video for 'Opalite', highlighting how modern social interactions can often evoke feelings of loneliness.

Mar 18 • 12:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate: "Lonely people are not happy"

The article discusses the perceptions and experiences of loneliness in relation to happiness, highlighting a debate on the topic.

Mar 18 • 12:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Petri, 49, said he easily finds even women in their twenties – Desired man, tell us how it works

Petri discusses his success in attracting younger women amidst a broader conversation about men's loneliness in Finland.

Mar 18 • 10:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

40% of pastors in the USA suffer from loneliness, research points out

A recent study reveals that 40% of pastors in the United States experience loneliness, despite their roles often putting them in constant contact with others.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mothers find refuge from the loneliness of motherhood in writing

Joice Melo, a mother from São Paulo, started writing to cope with the loneliness of motherhood, ultimately founding an institute to empower other women to share their experiences through writing.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Victoria Voidogaitė, who left the convent – about the fateful decision: "It changed everything for me"

Viktoria VoidogaitÄ— discusses her transformative decision to leave the convent after 20 years, leading her to a new life as an educator and author in Lithuania and Italy.

Mar 18 • 09:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mental Stress: Germany Underestimates Its Youth

New survey results indicate a rising level of psychological distress among German youth, as students campaign for better mental health support.

Mar 18 • 09:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Viral baby monkey 'Punch' gets a 'girlfriend', no longer alone

The viral baby monkey named Punch, previously known for clinging to toys due to loneliness, has found a companion named Momo-chan and is spotted happily playing with her.

Mar 18 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

The Astronaut: The Opposite of Loneliness

The film "The Astronaut - Project Hail Mary" featuring Ryan Gosling explores themes of isolation and humanity against the backdrop of space exploration.

Mar 18 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Matthew Lieberman, psychologist: 'Loneliness kills in ways that are not obvious'

Matthew Lieberman discusses the non-obvious effects of loneliness, its connection to artificial intelligence, and the impact of political polarization on social isolation.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: In reality, there are no alpha males

The article discusses the loneliness and confusion experienced by many men who believe in the ideals of the manosphere, referencing Louis Theroux's documentary, "Inside the manosphere."

Mar 17 • 17:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

How 'cruel' friendship fraudsters are scamming older people

Older individuals in the UK are increasingly falling victim to friendship fraud, where scammers exploit loneliness and emotional connections for financial gain, with average losses reported over £3,000.

Mar 17 • 12:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Together Against Loneliness': project promotes friendship between young people and the elderly

A project called 'Together Against Loneliness' fosters friendship between young people and the elderly by organizing outings and activities together.

Mar 16 • 23:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

The Loneliness of a Football Goalkeeper. Will Kinský Endure the Mistakes that Divided the World?

The article discusses the challenges faced by goalkeeper Kinský amid criticism and pressure resulting from recent performance mistakes.

Mar 16 • 05:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The harshest sentence from a Nobel: "I have gotten used to continuing to live because I am too cowardly to remove myself from the picture"

This article discusses a profound statement made by Nobel laureate Severo Ochoa regarding his struggles with loneliness and meaning after the loss of his wife.

Mar 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Wife commits suicide after husband's death, video goes viral

A woman in Unnao committed suicide 12 days after her husband's death, leaving behind a viral video expressing her despair over her loneliness.

Mar 15 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Loneliness of Europe is Not a Condemnation, It is a Liberation

The article argues that Europe’s isolation is a potential strength, allowing it to defend itself from growing imperialism from both the United States and Russia.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Now we have no one...', woman commits suicide 12 days after husband's death

A woman from Unnao committed suicide just 12 days after her husband's death, feeling devastated and alone after losing her only support.

Mar 15 • 02:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

About loneliness and love. How war destroys lives and irreversibly changes even romantic relationships

The article explores the impact of war on personal relationships, particularly focusing on soldiers' experiences and the strain on marriages and partnerships due to separation and communication difficulties.

Mar 14 • 19:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The film provides a poignant insight into deep existential loneliness

The documentary 'All About the Money' explores the extreme wealth disparity in America, focusing on a member of the top 0.01% as showcased at the CPH:DOX film festival.

Mar 14 • 15:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Research suggests that dogs give you better health. But there are some caveats.

A study discusses the health benefits of having dogs but also highlights important considerations.

Mar 14 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Traitors star Maddy Smedley says she 'felt really lonely' during 'difficult' pregnancy

Maddy Smedley, a star from "The Traitors," discusses her loneliness during pregnancy while balancing her acting career.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Novel: "I Only Have One Heart"

The article discusses the themes from Austrian author Josef Winkler's new novel that explores loneliness and emotional connections through a young man's experience with a sex doll.

Mar 13 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SMART TARTU ⟩ Amidst an overwhelming flood of information and communication options, many people are plagued by loneliness

A recent survey reveals that more than half of Estonians have felt lonely in the past month, with many experiencing loneliness frequently or constantly.

Mar 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Who are the influencers of the 'machosfera'?

The term 'machosfera' refers to influencers creating content aimed at men, promoting a particular ideal of masculinity while blaming women for male loneliness.

Mar 12 • 20:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Column 'Lovely Couple': My Partner is Becoming Lonely!

The article discusses a woman's concerns that her husband is becoming isolated due to a lack of friendships, contrasting his situation with her active social life.

Mar 12 • 14:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

According to a happiness professor, the hopelessness of young people results from loneliness

A recent discussion highlights the concerning mental health of young adults in Finland, attributing their struggles primarily to increased loneliness.

Mar 11 • 17:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

It doesn't matter how many people you have around you. You can still feel lonely, says a psychologist and explains why

The article discusses insights from a psychologist about the differences between solitude, loneliness, and chronic loneliness, emphasizing the psychological impacts of these experiences on individuals.

Mar 11 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Children's Literature Center selected the best children's and youth books

The Children's Literature Center in Estonia has recognized outstanding children's and youth literature from the previous year, highlighting themes of loneliness and support among peers.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lonely in Life, Lonely in Death. Poland Faces the Growing Wave of 'Invisible Deaths'

Poland is grappling with the rising issue of loneliness and so-called 'invisible deaths' among its aging population, highlighting the need for systemic solutions and innovative technologies.

Mar 10 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lonely Death in a Block. Poland Faces a Growing Wave of 'Invisible Deaths'

The article discusses the rising issue of loneliness and 'invisible deaths' in Poland and highlights the need for systemic solutions and innovative technologies to support lonely seniors.

Mar 10 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

We conquered the top, but no one talked about the loneliness up there

The article reflects on the often overlooked loneliness experienced by women who achieve professional success.

Mar 9 • 21:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

AI and the Digital Refuge: How Technology is Redesigning Our Connections

A recent study indicates a significant decline in the importance of human relationships in Latin America, with a growing reliance on artificial intelligence and digital platforms as a substitute during times of loneliness.

Mar 9 • 18:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Pop: The Loneliest Woman in the World

Mitski explores themes of isolation and identity in her new album, reflecting on her experiences as a perpetual outsider.

Mar 9 • 08:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fame, Money, and Loneliness: The Silence of Real Life Struggling Amidst the Shine of the Virtual World!

Social media may appear glamorous, but it often conceals a deep solitude and silence, as highlighted by the life of popular YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, aka The UK07 Rider.

Mar 9 • 02:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The probiotic delivery women combating loneliness in Japan

In Japan, women informally deliver probiotics to elderly individuals living alone, addressing the growing issue of loneliness among the aging population.

Mar 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Shiites and Sunnis: The Political Background of Iran's Loneliness

The article discusses the historical and political tensions between Shiites and Sunnis, focusing on Iran's unique position in this conflict.

Mar 8 • 21:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The 90-year-old does one important thing that many underestimate. – What a lovely way to grow old!

The article discusses the importance of social connections for living a long and happy life, highlighting insights from a researcher who emphasizes that good social relationships are essential for overall health.

Mar 8 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"My AI partner has made me a better companion and more patient": Relationships with 'robots' are no longer science fiction

The article explores how AI relationships are becoming a viable alternative for those feeling emotional distress in traditional romantic encounters.

Mar 7 • 23:30 UTC

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