> Sometimes you don't want to formally disperse some information but are happy to let people overhear what you think. I'm not disagreeing with your main point

> Sometimes you don't want to formally disperse some information but are happy to let people overhear what you think. I'm not disagreeing with your main point because remote work is not for everyone, and who am I to tell you what to prefer? But I wanted to note that I've been working fully remote for more than ten years, and I'd say 95% of my contact with team members is informal, and along the lines of just sharing thoughts and ideas exactly as you describe. The only difference is that we share them on slack and via emails rather than having that tap on the shoulder as you describe it. Which is "better" is a matter of personal preference.