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Lonely in a Crowded Room: The Shocking Reality of Young Men Today
19th January 2026 • The Daily Note with James A. Brown • James A. Brown
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One in four young American men feel lonely every single day, which is a staggering statistic that highlights a growing concern in our society. According to Gallup, this loneliness rate is higher than in any Western country except for Turkey. It’s ironic that we’re the most connected generation in history, yet many of us feel like we’re isolated, just like flies in buttermilk, with our phones as our only companions. What's even more troubling is the link between loneliness and an increased openness to political violence, which could shake the very foundations of our communities. So, what can we do to address this loneliness epidemic? Join me as we dig into this pressing issue and explore potential solutions on jamesabrown.net.

Takeaways:

  1. A staggering one in four young American men report feeling lonely every single day.
  2. According to Gallup, the loneliness rate among young men is higher than in any Western nation except Turkey.
  3. Despite being the most connected generation ever, many feel isolated like flies in buttermilk.
  4. The troubling link between loneliness and openness to political violence is something we must address.
  5. It's not just political beliefs that matter; loneliness can lead to extreme behaviors across the board.
  6. We need to seriously consider what actions we can take to combat loneliness in our society.

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  1. jamesabrown.net


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This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net 1 in 4 young American men feel lonely every single day.

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That's according to Gallup, and it's higher than any Western country except for Turkey.

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Yes, the most connected generation in history feels like flies and buttermilk growing up with phones in their hands and no one else across the table.

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And as sad as that is to think about, here's what keeps me up at night.

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Loneliness predicts openness to political violence.

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Not your political party or your ideology or your religion or the news you watch.

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Feeling alone in society opens you up to extreme behavior, and that should worry us all.

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What do you think?

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And what, if anything, can we do about all this?

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Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note.

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I'm James A.

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Brown, and as always, be well.

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