Alone by choice?

Inside the anti-social century

Description: We’re living through the loneliest era in American history. Why are we spending so much time by ourselves, and more surprisingly, why do we seem to like it?

Journalist Derek Thompson dives into what he calls the “Anti-Social Century,” a time when each new technology hasn’t just made life more convenient, but also more isolating.

The real twist?

We’re not just accidentally alone, we’re choosing it, and it’s changing how we relate to the world around us.