Finding the World's Loneliest Person

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[ErikGrankvist]

Thank you for having me on your channel! Had such a nice time during your visit and meeting you. Best of luck in the future.
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[thyncha]

Most people just have to look in the mirror to do that

[ChillakoC]

I would like to share a story about the Lady of Kinaros: Back in 2016, amidst bad weather conditions, an accident with a helicopter of the Hellenic Navy, occurred in her island killing all three officers on board. Shortly after the accident, very late at night she received a call from the Navy command, trying to verify whether the helicopter had crashed on the island or in the sea. She was the first person to reach the crash site and seeing the horrible sight first hand. In another documentary about her, I noticed that she had a photo of the 3 young officers by her bed side. When she was asked about the incident she remained silent and tearful for several minutes.

[amirthehammer]

There's alot of lonely people out there. I used to be a city bus driver. I said good morning to everyone. One day a lady who was in rough shape stopped when i said hello and said thank you. I said for what? She said for noticing i exist. That moment opened my eyes to the world.

[Rovant]

The Italian guy is exactly what I imagine ancient inventors looked like. His knowledge on the world is so interesting, especially since he relies on old methods. I wonder how many others like him there are in the corners of the world.

[louisb]

"Not connected to the outside world" I would argue the're more connected than most

[louisedoolitttle]

What a beautiful video. The old man was so amazing. He was still learning about the world around him, while being isolated. All three individuals were happy. Nature is a great healer.

[levibeebe]

Glad you guys talked about being lonely even around people... the loss of connection, empathy, everything that makes us good. We need it back. You guys are helping.

[MrDunnworldwide]

These people are not unhappy or disconnected they just want a simple peaceful life and quite, they enjoy hard work and the serenity

[alencarbaldissera]

I'm 27 years old and left home when I was 14. I've lived alone since I was 21. And although I'm not completely isolated from society like these amazing persons in the video, I also keep living alone. And I have to say that at the beginning of the video, I was intimidated by the group of extremely sociable and outgoing young people, but I was soon moved by the kind and understanding way they treated each of the lonely residents. That was really beautiful, congratulations on your attitude!

[Kingg_]

I've been living alone for the past 5 years and I've never felt this Happy before literally being alone is the best thing in the world, no one to bother me while I work or watch Netflix while eating my favourite dish, it's just pure bliss when you live alone completely on your own because people are annoying and sometimes they can be ruthless and mean so staying away from them is the best approach anyone can take.

[mattd]

I'm so happy to see Matt in a video again

[georgemaherjr]

Ironically the most loneliness I’ve ever felt, wasn’t when I’m alone, it was being around people that claimed to have love for me. Being alone doesn’t bother me if it means a peaceful life.

[Hopemerchant]

Words cannot express how beautiful these videos are, the videography, storytelling, and the emotion are all immaculate. I love your videos and am so thankful for all the stories you have told with your channel and continue to tell.

[DreadySatoru]

I can imagine the candid talks your team has whenever you leave such an adventure behind. So awesome to realize some things about life through the experience y'all have.

[AmirEarth]

I’m surprised no one is talking about the Italian guy! He is literally self sustainable, but on top of that- it seems he has his own crazy inventions. Like a crazy inventor 😳 he even looks like he’s from the past… exactly like Da Vinci FR

[delongbear]

There's a difference between being alone and being lonely, this man has found nature and so he's not lonely he's surrounded by his forest friends. The problem we have today is that most people are so confused that they don't see the world around them, it's very sad.

[TJButterworth-zhss]

You guys handled this whole thing with genuine humility and authenticity. I saw it throughout.

Those final words closing out your video were superb.

You are good people. Really.

[Dannytube]

what we have to understand is that there's a difference between being alone and being lonely,