atomization

Example Sentences

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This dynamic of constant stimulation in an age of spectacle has contributed to epidemic rates of loneliness, social atomization, depression and other mental and emotional unwellness.

From Salon

Loneliness and social atomization play a large role in why individuals join extremist organizations be it ISIS/ISIL or right-wing paramilitaries and other antidemocracy and hate groups here in the U.S.

From Salon

This quality of drift has less to do with Hollywood than it does with Didion’s inner climate, the centrality in her work of atomization and narrative breakdown.

From Los Angeles Times

Loneliness and social atomization are a public health problem and a precondition and fuel for fascism and other anti-human politics.

From Salon

American society is experiencing high levels of loneliness and social atomization.

From Salon