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#social-connection

These 5 Books Might Make You a Better Friend

Literature can facilitate emotional breakthroughs and strengthen friendships by providing valuable insights and reflecting on personal experiences.

The Science of Belonging

Loneliness is widespread despite modern connectivity, impacting health and well-being.

The intrinsic need for belonging is crucial for survival and overall health.

Simple practices can help foster genuine human connections.

Belonging Is Bigger Than Politics

Anti-DEI campaigns obscure the vital importance of belonging, impacting mental health and social connection.

Loneliness is rampant, with significant distrust and disconnection reported in communities across the U.S. and UK.

Fostering mutual respect is crucial to reversing the global crisis of belonging.

A communal dining initiative in Maine kicked off to address loneliness is thriving

Community Plate aims to combat loneliness in Maine by hosting communal suppers where people can share meals and stories.

Move, Connect, and Create to Reverse Burnout

Physical activity boosts creativity.

Seeking surprise rewires thought patterns.

Social connections foster innovative thinking.

Creativity is not limited to artists.

Wellness

Sense of Belonging in College: Hard to Find, Hard to Measure

A sense of belonging is essential for mental health.

Many college students in America struggle with loneliness.

Measuring belonging can improve student support.

The Surgeon General has highlighted loneliness as an epidemic.

Books

These 5 Books Might Make You a Better Friend

Literature can facilitate emotional breakthroughs and strengthen friendships by providing valuable insights and reflecting on personal experiences.

The Science of Belonging

Loneliness is widespread despite modern connectivity, impacting health and well-being.

The intrinsic need for belonging is crucial for survival and overall health.

Simple practices can help foster genuine human connections.

Belonging Is Bigger Than Politics

Anti-DEI campaigns obscure the vital importance of belonging, impacting mental health and social connection.

Loneliness is rampant, with significant distrust and disconnection reported in communities across the U.S. and UK.

Fostering mutual respect is crucial to reversing the global crisis of belonging.

A communal dining initiative in Maine kicked off to address loneliness is thriving

Community Plate aims to combat loneliness in Maine by hosting communal suppers where people can share meals and stories.

Move, Connect, and Create to Reverse Burnout

Physical activity boosts creativity.

Seeking surprise rewires thought patterns.

Social connections foster innovative thinking.

Creativity is not limited to artists.

My group chat has spoken: death to texting

The resurgence of voice communication offers a personal and meaningful way to connect, reminiscent of historical voices.

Remote teams

fromForbes

1 week ago

Social Connection Is Key In Hybrid Work, So Let's Do Lunch!

Hybrid work offers flexibility but can lead to isolation; intentional planning fosters social connections.

San Francisco Giants

fromSFGATE

SF Giants star Jung Hoo Lee now has his own fan club, and it's incredible

Jung Hoo Lee inspires a unique fan club that fosters community and connection among Giants supporters.

fromtime.com

What Happens When We Properly Grieve Our Bodies

Body grief connects women through shared experiences of bodily struggles and loss of autonomy.

#community-building

10 months ago

Running

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.

fromNew York Post

NYC real estate

This NYC apartment building is paying its residents to party together

Brooklyn Crossing encourages tenants to host events to foster community, emphasizing that social amenities are as vital as physical ones.

10 months ago

Running

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.

fromNew York Post

NYC real estate

This NYC apartment building is paying its residents to party together

Brooklyn Crossing encourages tenants to host events to foster community, emphasizing that social amenities are as vital as physical ones.

more#community-building

#loneliness

Miscellaneous

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.

Mental health

Why Loneliness Statistics Are Less Reliable Than You Think

Different loneliness measures show only 7% overlap, questioning the validity of reported prevalence rates.

Psychological measurements of loneliness lack proper validation compared to longstanding physical measures.

Arts

Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be?

Tech startups are developing solutions aimed at reducing loneliness, but their effectiveness raises questions about technology's role in human connection.

Miscellaneous

Smartphones are making people lonely. This app thinks it has the cure

Timeleft connects strangers for dinners to combat global loneliness.

5 months ago

Mental health

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.

Miscellaneous

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.

Why Loneliness Statistics Are Less Reliable Than You Think

Different loneliness measures show only 7% overlap, questioning the validity of reported prevalence rates.

Psychological measurements of loneliness lack proper validation compared to longstanding physical measures.

Arts

Lonely? There's an app for that... but should there be?

Tech startups are developing solutions aimed at reducing loneliness, but their effectiveness raises questions about technology's role in human connection.

Miscellaneous

Smartphones are making people lonely. This app thinks it has the cure

Timeleft connects strangers for dinners to combat global loneliness.

5 months ago

Mental health

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.

more#loneliness

fromAol

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Graphic design

I Never Travel With a Camera-but I Have an Even Better Way to Capture Memories on Trips

Travel sketching fosters connections and creates unique experiences while exploring new places.

#community

Everyday cooking

Mobile refrigerator concept bridges isolation with shared meals - Yanko Design

Sharing food fosters human connections and strengthens community ties, especially important for seniors facing mobility challenges.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Podcast

A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina

A group of nonagenarians in Buenos Aires shares life stories and insights through a bi-weekly forum, inspiring a podcast called 'Ninety and Counting.'

fromHigh Country News

San Francisco 49ers

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.

Online Community Development

I want community but am I prepared to put the work in?

Community is essential for social connection and meaning, despite occasional conflicts or misunderstandings.

fromstupidDOPE

Beer

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.

fromIndependent

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Miscellaneous

Ksenia Samotiy: The internet is a lonely place to be... until something like the Cherry Tomato Bridge brings us together

The Cherry Tomato Bridge in Dublin became a brief internet sensation, highlighting how quirky events foster community.

Everyday cooking

Mobile refrigerator concept bridges isolation with shared meals - Yanko Design

Sharing food fosters human connections and strengthens community ties, especially important for seniors facing mobility challenges.

Podcast

fromenglish.elpais.com

A podcast created by people over 90 is a hit in Argentina

A group of nonagenarians in Buenos Aires shares life stories and insights through a bi-weekly forum, inspiring a podcast called 'Ninety and Counting.'

fromHigh Country News

San Francisco 49ers

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.

Online Community Development

I want community but am I prepared to put the work in?

Community is essential for social connection and meaning, despite occasional conflicts or misunderstandings.

fromstupidDOPE

Beer

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.

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Ksenia Samotiy: The internet is a lonely place to be... until something like the Cherry Tomato Bridge brings us together

The Cherry Tomato Bridge in Dublin became a brief internet sensation, highlighting how quirky events foster community.

more#community

NYC music

fromTime Out New York

This intimate concert series in NYC wants to use music to heal you

Willo concerts promote presence and connection by blending music with intimate social experiences, helping people disengage from screens and engage authentically.

fromHarvard Gazette

Is social connection a basic need like food, water? - Harvard Gazette

Social connection is a fundamental human need, critical to health, as recognized by health professionals and research.

Arts

The men's loneliness epidemic might not exist

Men's loneliness may not be uniquely significant; broader social issues shape their ability to connect.

fromBustle

Miscellaneous

"Koselig" Is Motivation For Enjoying The Winter In Norway

Embracing the Norwegian concept of 'koselig' encourages social connection and enjoying winter despite the cold.

#friendship

Relationships

Happy Homebodies Day

Valentine's Day can also celebrate non-romantic friendships, emphasizing the importance of all types of relationships.

Miscellaneous

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.

Relationships

Happy Homebodies Day

Valentine's Day can also celebrate non-romantic friendships, emphasizing the importance of all types of relationships.

Miscellaneous

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.

more#friendship

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Miscellaneous

Fun is essential to thriving. This question will help you prioritize it

Fun is essential for human thriving, acting as both a cause and a reminder of our true selves.

Science

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.

fromApartment Therapy

5 months ago

Coffee

"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.

fromThe New Yorker

Running

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.

fromEntrepreneur

Miscellaneous

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.

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

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.

fromThe Atlantic

Wellness

The Ultimate Happiness Diet

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

fromwww.mercurynews.com