You have ZERO friends.
We are the loneliest generation in history.
Lonely. In a crowd.
Hi, my name is Michal and I believe we’re in a middle of a loneliness epidemic. In this story, I’ll share with you what’s beein going over through my head lately regarding friendship, loneliness and digital addiction.
A good look at the weird times we live in, is the fact that they made an AI friend companion you can talk to when you’re alone. Are we already in a dystopia?
Maybe. But first…
I shouldn’t complain about being lonely. I have a loving wife, a dog that adores me, a pretty big close and extended family, thousands of internet amigos and three close friends.
I wanted to emphasize that last number the most because I believe something is wrong — either with me, or with the world.
Or both.
Sure — I’m somewhat popular and I have a lot of online friends, but I feel like it’s nearly impossible to actually meet new, real people. You know — of the offline kind.
I believe something is wrong — either with me, or…