Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2020-10-19]: Social isolation is linked to higher risk of death. [1] How sad. We used to live alone. We used to not fear death. Because we were already dead. Living to the fullest extent. Especially because we didn’t. Now we believe in life. Now we believe we need others. Using them to sustain our hallucinations. Hold my hand. Yes, we will die if you leave it. But don’t cry. Smile. Are you really sure it is my hand you are holding?

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