An important reality about loneliness is that being alone and lonely are not the same condition. A lonely person will feel lonely even if surrounded by friends and family. Loneliness is a painful condition that can lead to additional mental health issues, such as depression, as well as physical challenges, such as chronic pain. In fact, social anxiety often is a leading indicator of loneliness. Humans feel an innate need to be together with other humans, which is our natural, and happy, state.
There are many factors that contribute to the feeling of loneliness: work from home (WFH), living alone, and even being in a crowd but unable to properly function or communicate. The combination of smart glasses and augmented communication channels through holograms or avatars allows for comforting auditory and visual cues to reset the brain to a better and healthier state.
- Holograms / Avatars
- Video Conferencing
- Individualization
- Loneliness
- Depression
- Grief
- Addiction
