You have ZERO friends.

We are the loneliest generation in history.

Michal Malewicz

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A man standing alone in a crowd of people that are texting each other

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.

An interface saying you have 3 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…

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