I bet the Minister of Loneliness will be a woman, and so, will pointedly ignore half of the population.

And, the biggest issue with loneliness is that the media has done its best to fracture all societies. "We need diversity", they shout. But diversity does not make for good solid friends, it usually makes for uneasiness and problems in communication that are wearing. So, being alone is easier.

And families have been fractured. Divorces are encouraged. Children leaving the home is encouraged. Not being a burden is encouraged. In other words, separation is encouraged.