Is loneliness a modern disease? Loneliness isn't just about being alone; it's about the gap between the social connections we crave and the ones we have. This gap is all about perception, which is why you can feel lonely even in a crowd. It's not the number of people around you that matters—it's whether they truly understand and connect with you. Our brains are wired for connection because, for early humans, being part of a group was crucial for survival. Isolation meant danger, and our...