I'll have to watch that interview; it sounds good. I agree that social media is often used for those purposes. I think many people enjoy the external validation from it too, which is why I had to pull myself away because you get that addictive dopamine hit with likes, views, etc.

That's a good way of putting it: it is hard to determine whether it's loneliness, especially when you're introverted and prefer your own company.

Thoreau's words really resonate. A great way to sum up the peacefulness of solitude.

Thanks for reading and sharing your perspective, Sakinah.