The Daily Digest: Would you Rent a Family if you were Lonely?
Dr Joel Low, Clinical Psychologist
24-Jun-19 14:00
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A Japanese company hires out actors to fill in for family members in the lives of lonely people. We discuss the phenomenon and the issue of loneliness in modern societies.
Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan
Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek, Kelly Anissa
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Tags: Bigger Picture, Daily Digest, family rental service, loneliness, depression, lonely, family, companionship, hikikomori,