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Harvard Professor Links Reduced Daily Friction to Rising Loneliness
A CBS News contributor and Harvard economics professor stated that convenient technology and fewer everyday obstacles may be contributing to increased reports of loneliness. The comments come as more Americans say they feel isolated.
May 27, 11:24 AM·1m read1 source
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More Americans report feeling lonelier and more isolated in recent periods. A CBS News contributor and professor of economics at Harvard University attributed the trend to what he described as a "war on friction" and the rise of convenient technology.
The contributor said reduced obstacles in daily routines may limit the incidental social interactions that previously occurred during ordinary activities. He linked this change to broader patterns of isolation.
Survey data cited in the segment showed an increase in self-reported loneliness compared with prior periods. The contributor presented the reduction in daily friction as one possible explanation for the shift. No additional data on specific age groups, regions, or policy responses were included in the report.
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