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AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines

The rise of personal AI agents introduces both convenience and the risk of manipulation by technology, exploiting human social needs.

The Christmas that went wrong: The day was saved by the new friend I'd made on a drunken night out

The article reflects on the evolution of Christmas traditions in a Jewish family amidst the challenges of the pandemic.

ChatGPT Gives Moral Advice. Here's Why You Probably Shouldn't Take It

LLMs are increasingly viewed as reliable sources for moral guidance, despite doubts about their ability to truly understand human emotions.
#loneliness

Londoners are lonelier than rest of country, survey finds

Londoners report higher loneliness compared to the rest of the UK
Young women in London are disproportionately affected by loneliness

Never Alone, Always Lonely

Loneliness significantly contributes to anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of fostering meaningful relationships.

The company behind Hinge and Tinder has a platonic video app. Can it help cure our loneliness epidemic?

Match Group is exploring the potential of Azar to form platonic connections via video amidst a growing loneliness epidemic in the U.S.

Tackling loneliness in the age of online dating | Letter

The rise of dating apps highlights broader issues of loneliness and fertility decline that require societal and educational solutions, not just technological ones.

How social media is helping people find friendships and fight loneliness

Loneliness is a national epidemic affecting diverse groups, prompting the need for social connection tools and platforms to combat feelings of isolation.

Loneliness is a public health crisis, comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day

Loneliness poses significant mental and physical health risks, comparable to smoking, emphasizing the need for stronger social connections.

Londoners are lonelier than rest of country, survey finds

Londoners report higher loneliness compared to the rest of the UK
Young women in London are disproportionately affected by loneliness

Never Alone, Always Lonely

Loneliness significantly contributes to anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of fostering meaningful relationships.

The company behind Hinge and Tinder has a platonic video app. Can it help cure our loneliness epidemic?

Match Group is exploring the potential of Azar to form platonic connections via video amidst a growing loneliness epidemic in the U.S.

Tackling loneliness in the age of online dating | Letter

The rise of dating apps highlights broader issues of loneliness and fertility decline that require societal and educational solutions, not just technological ones.

How social media is helping people find friendships and fight loneliness

Loneliness is a national epidemic affecting diverse groups, prompting the need for social connection tools and platforms to combat feelings of isolation.

Loneliness is a public health crisis, comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day

Loneliness poses significant mental and physical health risks, comparable to smoking, emphasizing the need for stronger social connections.
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#mental-health

Why a musical instrument is the perfect gift this Christmas - Metro Philadelphia

Giving a musical instrument as a gift provides physical and mental benefits suitable for all ages.

Our Favorite Comfort Foods May One Day Help Us Tap Into Lost Memories

Exploring food-evoked nostalgia can positively impact mood and mental health by fostering social connections and enhancing sense of self.

The Men's Sheds movement: 'People say men don't talk... once you provide a safe space in which to do it, you can't get them to shut up'

Men's Sheds in Ireland provide more than just a social environment, contributing positively to mental health and community connections.

Why a musical instrument is the perfect gift this Christmas - Metro Philadelphia

Giving a musical instrument as a gift provides physical and mental benefits suitable for all ages.

Our Favorite Comfort Foods May One Day Help Us Tap Into Lost Memories

Exploring food-evoked nostalgia can positively impact mood and mental health by fostering social connections and enhancing sense of self.

The Men's Sheds movement: 'People say men don't talk... once you provide a safe space in which to do it, you can't get them to shut up'

Men's Sheds in Ireland provide more than just a social environment, contributing positively to mental health and community connections.
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#community

2 Reasons Why 'Third Spaces' Are Essential for Finding Love

Third spaces are vital for social interaction and mental health, but they are declining due to the rise of online interactions.

The hunt for a great third place - High Country News

The bar and arcade became a vital third place for social connection during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of community spaces in everyday life.

Why I Go to Coffee Shops: Breaking the Isolation Barrier

Isolation poses serious health risks; social connections are vital for community re-engagement.

Natural Light's Neighborator Brings Communities Together Over a Cold One | stupidDOPE

Natural Light's The Neighborator beer fridge promotes neighborly connections by fostering shared experiences over a cold beer, redefining community bonding.

A poet has written an ode to celebrate how buses bring us together

George the Poet wrote a poem celebrating how buses bring people together.

The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Perspectives on Belonging | The Walrus

Indigenous knowledge offers valuable insights into cultivating belonging and community in today's increasingly isolated world.

2 Reasons Why 'Third Spaces' Are Essential for Finding Love

Third spaces are vital for social interaction and mental health, but they are declining due to the rise of online interactions.

The hunt for a great third place - High Country News

The bar and arcade became a vital third place for social connection during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of community spaces in everyday life.

Why I Go to Coffee Shops: Breaking the Isolation Barrier

Isolation poses serious health risks; social connections are vital for community re-engagement.

Natural Light's Neighborator Brings Communities Together Over a Cold One | stupidDOPE

Natural Light's The Neighborator beer fridge promotes neighborly connections by fostering shared experiences over a cold beer, redefining community bonding.

A poet has written an ode to celebrate how buses bring us together

George the Poet wrote a poem celebrating how buses bring people together.

The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Perspectives on Belonging | The Walrus

Indigenous knowledge offers valuable insights into cultivating belonging and community in today's increasingly isolated world.
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#friendship

Should You Mix Your Friends?

Mixing friends enhances emotional support and care during challenging times.
Interconnected friendships lead to greater life satisfaction and deeper connections.
Understanding a friend's context can reveal new dimensions of their personality.

I'm in my 30s, and my lack of close friends is making me sad | Ask Annalisa

The longing for genuine friendships persists amid superficial connections and societal pressures.
Personal experiences and values significantly influence the depth and authenticity of friendships.

We All Need A 'Couch Friend' In Our Lives. Do You Have One?

Different types of friendships enrich our lives in different ways.
A 'couch friend' provides a safe, low-pressure environment for relaxation and recharge.

Should You Mix Your Friends?

Mixing friends enhances emotional support and care during challenging times.
Interconnected friendships lead to greater life satisfaction and deeper connections.
Understanding a friend's context can reveal new dimensions of their personality.

I'm in my 30s, and my lack of close friends is making me sad | Ask Annalisa

The longing for genuine friendships persists amid superficial connections and societal pressures.
Personal experiences and values significantly influence the depth and authenticity of friendships.

We All Need A 'Couch Friend' In Our Lives. Do You Have One?

Different types of friendships enrich our lives in different ways.
A 'couch friend' provides a safe, low-pressure environment for relaxation and recharge.
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"Kaffepause" Is the Relaxing Norwegian Habit You Need to Try Tomorrow

Adopting the Norwegian 'kaffepause' ritual encourages meaningful connections over coffee, transforming it from a hurried task into a social experience.

Wild art show has visitors tripping out and staring into strangers' eyes: 'It's amazing'

The exhibit 'Bobby Anspach: The Beautiful Nothing' offers immersive experiences promoting social connections through eye contact and playful, vibrant installations.

Hot (and Sweaty and Maybe Blistered) Singles!

Singles are increasingly turning to run clubs, seeking social connections and romance, often leading to as much drama as dating apps.

Resy CEO and Industry Veterans Reveal What U.S Diners Want | Entrepreneur

The U.S. restaurant industry is evolving, emphasizing social dining experiences amidst rising sales and technology-driven convenience.
#community-building

The Best Alternative to Dating Apps? Running Clubs, Apparently.

Running clubs are not only a great way to improve health and meet like-minded individuals but also a new way to find romantic connections.

Hundreds of NYers feast together in the streets of Chelsea at 'Longest Table' potluck party

The Longest Table event fosters community connections through shared meals, alleviating loneliness and enhancing neighborhood relationships post-COVID.

Aaron Bushnell's Agonies

Utilizing unique methods to connect with neighbors can foster a sense of community even in unfamiliar locations.

The Best Alternative to Dating Apps? Running Clubs, Apparently.

Running clubs are not only a great way to improve health and meet like-minded individuals but also a new way to find romantic connections.

Hundreds of NYers feast together in the streets of Chelsea at 'Longest Table' potluck party

The Longest Table event fosters community connections through shared meals, alleviating loneliness and enhancing neighborhood relationships post-COVID.

Aaron Bushnell's Agonies

Utilizing unique methods to connect with neighbors can foster a sense of community even in unfamiliar locations.
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Chris Nguyen: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The internet offers a distraction from life, even if it affects authentic social connections.

Former government drugs adviser launches booze-less drink designed to 'enhance human connection'

Sentia Gaba Gold offers a social experience similar to alcohol without its detrimental effects, enhancing relaxation and human connection.

What Happens When You Pay Attention to Food

Food is about connection and experience, often overlooked in our busy lives.
#well-being

Study Finds Seniors Benefit from Virtual Reality

Virtual reality study with seniors showed positive effects
VR experiences included parachuting, tank riding, and visiting different locations

The Ultimate Happiness Diet

Eating habits significantly influence happiness, focusing not just on what we eat but how we eat.

Study Finds Seniors Benefit from Virtual Reality

Virtual reality study with seniors showed positive effects
VR experiences included parachuting, tank riding, and visiting different locations

The Ultimate Happiness Diet

Eating habits significantly influence happiness, focusing not just on what we eat but how we eat.
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Connected Horse workshops help empower seniors with memory loss

Equine-assisted learning workshops improve emotional well-being for seniors with memory impairments and their families.
The Connected Horse program fosters bonds and social support through interactions with horses.

12 Expert-Recommended Products To Help Someone With Dementia

Preventative practices can aid in slowing down dementia progression and possibly prevent onset.

The garden project helping lonely women in Bethnal Green

Bangladeshi women in East End are combatting isolation by growing their own vegetables in a community garden
The gardening club, funded by City Bridge charity foundation, offers older women a space to be themselves

Energy-Draining Habits That Tank Your Team's Productivity | Entrepreneur

The pandemic led to an unexpected increase in productivity, which was followed by a historic drop in 2022, the highest since 1947.
Overworking, lack of social connection and too many meetings have been identified as significant factors that impact employee productivity negatively.
Encouraging autonomy, fostering workplace social interactions and discouraging overworking are productive strategies for sustainable workplace efficiency.

Books and looks: gen Z is rediscovering' the public library

Gen Z and millennials are using public libraries at higher rates than older generations.
Libraries serve as community hubs for social connection and discovery.

For Autistic People, AI Companions Offer Promise and Risks

An autistic individual finds solace and connection through AI companionship apps like Paradot.
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