Dominick, when I read your article, I remembered the famous Harvard Happiness Experiment (the one that lasted for 70 years or so). Here is a quick link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI&t=2s

In 70 years they came up with one conclusion: people need other people, and the deep interpersonal connections, to survive. It’s better for our health, and better for our minds, just better.