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The profound implications of this neglect are illustrated in aspects of modern life—chiefly, the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. The World Health Organization has identified loneliness as a significant public health concern, disproportionately affecting youth in an age increasingly dominated by technology and social media. Han's work prompts critical reflection on communal bonds eroded over generations, raising calls to examine closely the structures that can knit societies back together.