More Americans say they feel lonelier and more isolated lately. CBS News contributor and professor of economics at Harvard University, Roland Fryer, says this may be due to a lack of friction in everyday life.
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Expert blames "war on friction," convenient tech for loneliness, feelings of isolation
More Americans say they feel lonelier and more isolated lately. CBS News contributor and professor of economics at Harvard University, Roland Fryer, says this may be due to a lack of friction in everyday life.
Published May 27, 2026, 3:24 PM
Updated May 27, 2026, 3:41 PM4.9K
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