This is a very common justification provided when employers say "no" to embracing fully remote work. I am not convinced that it is true either, but everyone ass

This is a very common justification provided when employers say "no" to embracing fully remote work. I am not convinced that it is true either, but everyone assumes that hallway discussions somehow are leading to breakthroughs. I can see how chance meetings can be productive, and I can also see how they can help build good relationships. But I don't think there is a greater amount of innovation per minute from chance meetings versus other work activities. Are people simply mistaking a nonzero amount of innovation from chance meetings as innovation that wouldn't occur any other way?