It’s strange how you can be surrounded by thousands, even millions of people, and still feel completely alone. That’s the paradox of life in a mega city. Skyscrapers, traffic, endless streams of faces and yet, many people quietly suffer from deep social isolation. Cities like Tokyo, New York, London, and Mumbai are known for their energy, opportunity, and diversity. But beneath all the movement and noise, many residents feel invisible. And the bigger the city gets, the easier it is to disappear. The Myth of Connection On the surface, cities are full of potential for social connection. Public transport, co-working spaces, parks, cafes, and festivals are meant to bring people together. But many urban environments are built around speed and productivity, not community. We rush from one appointment to another, headphones in, eyes on our phones. We live in small apartments with neighbours we rarely speak to. It becomes normal to share physical space with people, without ever forming...
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