️ With Monika Jiang – Researcher, Writer &
Community Curator
Summary
In this episode of the in-between trust podcast, Eva
Simone Lihotzky speaks with researcher and community
curator Monika Jiang about the layered relationship
between oneliness, trust, and technology.
Together, they explore how artificial intimacy, digital
environments, and emotional proximity are reshaping the way we
connect — with each other and with ourselves.
Monika shares her thinking on the historical roots
of oneliness, the limitations of digital intimacy, and what
it takes to design communities that truly foster belonging. This
episode is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and
rebuild the emotional fabric that trust depends on — across human
and digital space.
Takeaways
Oneliness is a historical concept of interconnectedness
Loneliness and trust are deeply entangled
Technology can create artificial intimacy — not always
connection
Trust is built through presence, difference, and shared space
Human relationships require emotional complexity, not
convenience
Communities thrive when they embrace tension and paradox
Leaders must create space for difficult emotions
Digital intimacy is real, but different — and needs design
Consistency builds trust in community, not grand gestures
Trust is a practice of faith, not a checklist
️ Sound Bites
"Trust is a tricky thing."
"Oneliness feels like a living motion."
"Community needs embracing differences."
️ Chapters
00:00 Exploring Oneliness and Trust
05:03 The Impact of Technology on Connection
09:55 Digital vs. Human Connection
14:54 Designing Intimate Communities
19:41 The Role of Leaders in Fostering Trust
24:36 Navigating Truth in Relationships
29:26 The Future of Trust and Community
Keywords
oneliness, trust, community, technology, connection, loneliness,
digital intimacy, leadership, emotional fabric, AI
Links
in-between trust on Instagram: @inbetween_trust
More about the oneliness project: https://www.monikajiang.org
More about Monika Jiang:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-jiang/
More about The House of Beautiful Business:
https://houseofbeautifulbusiness.com
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