Jordan Reyne | Philosophy, Society & Psychology

The Loneliness Industry - A Philosophy Podcast on Loneliness and Society

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The Loneliness Industry is a philosophy podcast exploring loneliness, society, power and psychology. Loneliness isn't a personal failing—it's built into modern Western culture, yet both the blame and the burden of finding solutions are shifted onto individuals. Through philosophy, sociology, cultural critique and psychology, we unpack the structural roots of isolation. Via thinkers like Foucault, Gramsci, Lasch, Marcuse and Ahmed, we examine why conventional loneliness solutions often fail, why mental health cannot be separated from power and society, and why the problem is rarely you alone.

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Jordan Reyne | Philosophy, Society & Psychology

Episodes

03. The Control Myth - How Empowerment Narratives Keep Us Isolated 24.04.2025 41:42

In this episode of The Loneliness Industry , we unpack how “control” is sold as empowerment in Western capitalist culture—but often acts as a hidden tool of ideological control and social division . We explore how the pursuit of control offers comfort, but also fuels toxic self-blame , empathy gaps , and the myth that people ‘deserve’ their suffering . This episode challenges the narrative that pe...

02. Why Individualism Makes Us Lonely 17.04.2025 22:47

Why does modern life make us feel lonely despite being more connected than ever? In this philosophy podcast episode, we explore how individualism and the hero narrative encourage us to see ourselves as isolated, self-sufficient protagonists. Drawing on philosophy, sociology and cultural critique, we examine why modern society often produces loneliness rather than connection. Today we dive into the...

01. Introduction: Why Self-Help Never Fixed my Loneliness 10.04.2025 14:07

Welcome to the first episode of The Loneliness Industry, where we explore the real causes of loneliness in today’s world. I’m Jordan, and I’m here to help break the stigma around loneliness, unpack its societal roots, and offer a more nuanced conversation about isolation. As someone who has personally navigated the complexities of loneliness, I want to create a place where we don’t blame ourselve...