The Lonely Century

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Noreena Hertz is an English academic, economist, author, and host of the Sirius XM show MegaHerz: London Calling. Named by the Observer as “one of the world’s leading thinkers,” she has published opinion pieces in publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Guardian. She has a PhD from Cambridge University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Societies today face deepening divisions along lines of race, gender, and wealth, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments have the potential to address these fractures, as seen during the Great Depression when the New Deal provided relief and reforms. Achieving unity now requires structural changes, such as prioritizing social security, healthcare, and democratic inclusion, alongside personal efforts to rebuild connections. Taiwan offers a model of participatory governance, fostering dialogue and collective decision-making. Similarly, small acts of kindness and community engagement can counter isolation. However, as technology advances, from social robots to touchless commerce, and as screen time rises, especially among children, the risk of loneliness grows. Balancing innovation with genuine human connection is essential to combat the isolating effects of modern life.

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