loneliness

For an article on the OASIS in "Ready Player One," a blue figure in a purple shirt wears a virtual reality headset and holds their hand up that is slowly disintegrating into pixels.

Loneliness Epidemic: In the OASIS of “Ready Player One”

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Unraveling the intricacies of the loneliness epidemic as exhibited through the virtual reality OASIS of sci-fi book“Ready Player One.”…

November 11, 2023

A drawing meant to represent loneliness shows a person painted in blue with smaller people standing around by themselves.

Loneliness Is the New Epidemic

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

We're feeling more alone than ever. Social media and COVID-19 may be to blame.…

November 8, 2022

In an article for song People Watching An illustration of Conan Gray

‘People Watching’ Proves Longing Can Exist Without Loneliness

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

Conan Gray's newest single about yearning for companionship without being interested in a relationship is something that can resonate with single people everywhere.…

August 12, 2021

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of Little Weirds

Jenny Slate Encourages Readers to Appreciate the Mundane in ‘Little Weirds’

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

In her 2019 book, the comedian beautifully articulates a fascination with the ordinary, which just might be the key to true happiness, especially during the pandemic.…

September 19, 2020