Each of us has a greater or lesser need to live in society. Even if we choose to live alone, whether out of a need for total independence, the inconstancy of where we live, or because of previous bad experiences of interpersonal contact, we will start looking for substitutes for relationships. Taking an interest in the 'lives' of others on social media, keeping a close eye on TV series life, browsing gossip magazines and celebrity news - maybe it's a way out of boredom, or perhaps looking for an apparent contact with another human being? Or maybe we just can't be alone?