Paul Goodman published "Growing Up Absurd" in 1960. I wonder how much of our secret sauce is based on people trying to escape the absurdity of their environmen

Paul Goodman published "Growing Up Absurd" in 1960. I wonder how much of our secret sauce is based on people trying to escape the absurdity of their environments --- would we have a Silicon Valley if people felt comfortable and happy remaining in their childhood communities?