In hindsight the Covid pandemic was the world’s most extensive experiment to settle a centuries-old question that has befuddled scientists and philosophers alike – despite the guidance offered by the Church.
The apparent riddle for such lofty minds is whether human beings are primarily individuals who just enter society out of selfish needs, or are we social beings, hardwired to seek and enjoy the presence of and interaction with others?
Based on numerous studiesconducted in the UK during and after the pandemic, a clear connection exists between prolonged periods of loneliness and depression, higher levels of anxiety, and lower personal well-being scores.
