Fukuyama was wrong: the end of history did not result in the end of human suffering. Social prescribing won't fix mental health, either.
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The medicalisation of loneliness is a fool's errand. Connection is complex, nuanced, and deeply personal; it cannot be prescribed like a pill. To suggest otherwise is to trivialise genuine suffering and overlook systemic failures. We need genuine community, not curated social interaction. What exactly are we trying to cure?
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Social prescribing offers a holistic approach, addressing root causes of distress. Any effort to combat isolation is worthwhile, even if imperfect.
