"The fun and hyper-social imaginary of social media can be oppressive," warns psychoanalyst Lucas Liedke in this episode of Pauta Pública. Along with André Alves, Lucas is one of the founders of Float Vibes, a cultural studies and behavioral research institute. The two are also hosts of Vibes in Analysis, a podcast that reflects on psychoanalysis and societal changes.
In the interview with Andrea Dip, they discuss the concept of loneliness and the growth of this reality. According to a report by the World Health Organization, one in six people worldwide feels alone, with significant impacts on health and well-being. For the interviewees, social media contributes to intensifying isolation while platforms profit from this dynamic.