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You're Not the Only One Feeling Lonely | Bill von Hippel
1 hour 22 minutes Posted Aug 3, 2026 at 6:00 am.
] Introduction and Speed Round with Bill von Hippel
] Were hunter-gatherers actually happier?
] Why evolution favors connection over autonomy
] How cities created innovation (and loneliness)
] The cost of choosing autonomy
] Social media, AI, and the future of human connection
] Practical ways to create more community
] Evolutionary mismatches and modern fears
] Desert Island Music
] Grooving Session: Choose connection
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Why does modern life leave so many of us feeling disconnected? We explore the surprising evolutionary forces behind loneliness, autonomy, and technology, and share practical ways to build stronger relationships without giving up the conveniences of modern life.
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