> North America (Canada specifically) is much less open to these kinds of discussions, though that could just be my social circle (or lack thereof) and it feels

> North America (Canada specifically) is much less open to these kinds of discussions, though that could just be my social circle (or lack thereof) and it feels kind of lonely. The US particularly is so hyperindividualistic and isolating. > Granted, a major driver of this when I lived in the UK was boredom Nothing wrong with boredom that leads to long walks and discussions. I think we need more of that kind of boredom in the US.