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Podcast: The Atlantic Out Loud
Episode: The Anti-Social Century
Description: Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.By Derek ThompsonFrom the February 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices