Opinion

The Loneliness of the Infinite Scroll

A deep look at why connectivity has never felt more isolating for the modern professional.

By Elena Rossi·September 20, 2026·8 min read
The Loneliness of the Infinite Scroll

If you spend your days speaking to people who are not in the room, you eventually start to wonder whether the room is real. This is not a metaphor. It is a description of remote work.

About the author

Elena Rossi

Elena writes about taste, attention, and the economics of culture. Previously at The Atlantic and Rest of World.