Welcome to the September issue of The Highlight
A fledgling “loneliness economy” is booming on the back of warnings about just how bad loneliness can be for us — “comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day,” as one often-cited comparison puts it. But can we really spend our way out of loneliness? In this month’s Highlight cover story, Allie Volpe breaks […]
Welcome to the September issue of The Highlight, where we delve into the latest stories on a variety of topics. This month's cover story explores the controversial "loneliness economy," a phenomenon driven by warnings about the detrimental effects of loneliness. Allie Volpe examines the promises made by startups seeking to alleviate loneliness for a price, the underlying issue they might be overlooking, and suggests an alternative approach to bringing people together.
In other articles, discover how to uncover your true self, the vast and underexplored "twilight zone" of the ocean, the intriguing process of making friends by deceiving them, and the challenges associated with donating a brain. Additionally, Shayla Love offers advice for those struggling with people-pleasing tendencies, and Courtney E. Matin discusses the complexities of giving away one's late father's brain.
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