All the Lonely People | Interview: Derek Thompson The Dispatch Podcast

Derek Thompson of The Atlantic joins Victoria to answer the question: Why did Americans stop hanging out? The two discuss the steep decline in face-to-face socializing, the rise of loneliness, and the fraternizing role of protests.
The Agenda:
—The decline of social institutions in America
—Smartphones’ effect on teenagers’ lives
—Women turning to pets
—Challenges of raising kids in the digital age
Show Notes:
—Derek for The Atlantic: Meritocracy Is Killing High-School Sports
—Derek for The Atlantic: Concerts? I'll Pass
—Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community
—Watch this episode on YouTube

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