Why do they do that if remote tech like videoconferencing can replace in-person interaction? Because the screenwriter's boss is no different than yours: "butts

Why do they do that if remote tech like videoconferencing can replace in-person interaction? Because the screenwriter's boss is no different than yours: "butts in chairs, people. It's how collaboration happens!" Or inertia. Or enough other things that I'm not going to immediately leap to, "because it's the best way".