Season One
Season One explores the relationship between human life and the world around it through science, biology, psychology, nature, environment and discovery.
From the body and mind to survival, ecosystems, civilization and the future of life on Earth, each episode examines a different dimension of the human story.
The human story begins with the world itself.
Episode One
Why You Feel Lonely Even When You’re Not Alone
Why can loneliness exist even in a crowded room?
In this episode of Human and World, we explore the science of loneliness — why the human brain needs meaningful connection, why being surrounded by people is not always enough, and what loneliness can reveal about one of our deepest human needs.