Social Isolation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Social Isolation in the Digital Age)

In this piece from the Social Isolation in the Digital Age series, Vancouver-based counsellor Alex Henderson explores how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping the way we connect — offering conversation, comfort, and convenience, yet often deepening our distance from one another. Through the lens of mental health and human connection, Alex examines what happens when AI becomes a stand-in for real relationships, and how we can remain grounded in our humanity while engaging with these rapidly evolving technologies. The article invites readers to reflect on the limits of digital companionship and rediscover the value of presence, vulnerability, and authentic human connection.