When something isn't needed, it tends to atrophy. It took us a long time to realize that offices are not needed when working only with information but it is und

When something isn't needed, it tends to atrophy. It took us a long time to realize that offices are not needed when working only with information but it is undeniably the case. You can argue that it is somehow better when everyone is typing on keyboards and exchanging air pressure fluctuations in close physical proximity but you cannot argue it is necessary. Furthermore you cannot make any conclusive claims regarding the relative effectiveness of WFH vs WFO. You can, on the other hand, conclusively make claims that commuting is time/energy consuming while largely being an externality for most companies (as they do not have to pay for roads, cars, time, ambulances, carbon emissions, etc.). You can also make conclusive claims regarding lease costs, building maintenance, etc. Offices are plainly irrational from a first principles perspective.