Why is There a ‘Crisis of Connection’ Among Young People?


Mana Afsar, Christian Bentley, Christine Emba, and Millennial editor Robert Christian joined Christopher White for an Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life discussion of the crisis of connection among young people. They discussed the hyperindividualism present in contemporary culture, the Catholic understanding of freedom and dignity, the conditions fostering isolation, difficulties young people are having in forming relationships, and steps to build greater connection and purpose.