Is loneliness a threat to democracy? – DW – 03/17/2024
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More and more young people in Germany say they often feel lonely. That poses significant health risks, but researchers say there's also a link between loneliness and anti-democratic attitudes.
  • Justin@lemmy.jlh.nameEnglish
    212·
    8 months ago

    Car dependency and the destruction of third-places is destroying the social fabric and encouraging anti-social and anti-democratic ideologies.

    • Siegfried@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      8 months ago

      We all live in pretty isolated parts of society. I, for instance, live in a megacity that encourages in almost every possible way the use of public transport. As much as i hate cars, imo Anti social and antidemocratic ideas has nothing to do with car dependency, I’m afraid.

  • fustigation769curtain@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    8 months ago

    Absolutely.

    The ruling class has been successful in making sure we have to spend as much money as possible to just be accepted by our peers. This keeps us separate unless we’re supporting them.