Vox August 31, 2026 • 14:30

Can you spend your way out of loneliness? - vox.com

By Allie Volpe

Can you spend your way out of loneliness? - vox.com

People are isolated and looking for community. These companies are happy to sell it.

Over the years, Julianne Holt-Lunstad has fielded many requests from startups looking for her help. These entrepreneurs came to the Brigham Young University professor with the well-meaning goal of so… [+14349 chars]

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