Interconnectedness Opening Act
Is Social Interaction a Must for Humans? How positive social interactions benefit our health
by Uxío Fernández Ferrás
nent rush, paradoxically this lack of social in-
The human necessity for social interaction teraction can be even greater.
is a deeply studied topic, especially in recent years. Late stage capitalist societies in the 21st century seem obsessed with people being productive and growing more ambitious; so the huge amount of hours daily dedicated to work or education, make it more difficult to find moments to foster important social connections. In big cities, where individualism is more evident and life seems to be in a perma-
COVID-19 pandemic was probably the peak of this “social struggle” for many people, it emphasised the need for social connection, but also brought forth mental health as an overarching concern. Along with the disease itself or the uncertainty of the period, the whole or partial lack of social interaction during the lockdown made people value the importance of it in their lives.
Creating and keeping interactions with other people is key for our health
© Anna Shvets
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