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Are Podcasts So Popular Because People Are Lonelier Than Ever Before?
Rates of extreme loneliness are on the rise in our modern era, and we’ve also seen a boom in the popularity of podcasts. If people are struggling to find connection in “the real world,” then maybe they’re seeking it somewhere else.
By Ella Carroll-Smith3 min read
We’re currently living through an epidemic of loneliness. While it was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, the trend toward loneliness began well before 2020. Now, in the wake of all those forced lockdowns and social distancing, rates of loneliness among young adults, in particular, have skyrocketed.