One thing I think is notable is how the article that work is how people meet others and encounter new ideas. As online interactions and news become more preval

One thing I think is notable is how the article that work is how people meet others and encounter new ideas. As online interactions and news become more prevalent (I realize not everyone is equally online), does this change? I myself have never shared my family's "I can't imagine life without work" - I've been emotionally eager for retirement since I was 20 and the last 20 years have only sharpened my appetite. There is so much to learn and try that work just in the way of. Of course, much of what I want to do could be considered "work", but the freedom to do it to the degree I want at any moment, and on my own schedule is a big deal. But this article made me think about how that is true for me BECAUSE I don't have to go to an office to be exposed to new ideas, to be aware of new developments. Sadly, I've got at least 20 more years to go before I get to test the reality of my expectations.