United Kingdom, Sept. 7 -- Brendan Gleeson thinks social media makes people seem "hideous".

The 70-year-old actor is concerned about online algorithms that seemingly work to isolate people and stressed the importance of spreading kindness and bonding through connections and experiences.

He told The Sunday Times' Culture magazine: "It's making people seem hideous to each other. If I do a project that makes people somehow feel less alone, that's the gift. I think most people want to be good people, I think they're happier when they are. Kindness always reverts to feeling better about yourself.

"We need to keep reiterating this to young people."

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