Don't trust or believe in what you hear these days because we ARE connected. If you need more proof, just listen to what one of our most important scientists says about this...
"A human being is part of the whole, called by us 'Universe'; a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical delusion of consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. Nobody is able to achieve this completely but striving for such achievement is, in itself, a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security." - Albert Einstein
If you're interested in viewing the Ted Talk where I heard this quote, here's the link to Phil Borges talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFtsHf1lVI4