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The problem of loneliness isn't one that tech can solve, experts say

Dr Murthy believes chronic and widespread loneliness – enveloping half of all adults in his country – costs billions of dollars each year.

American lore is full of tales of the lone cowboy, the rugged individualist who will do what needs to be done and ride off into the sunset

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. This statement was widely reported in the media, including in the Washington Post, the Times and the Daily Mail. But where does this “15…