My pet theory is the elimination of the third place[1] where socialization can happen. Much of this is because the push for higher and higher levels of producti

My pet theory is the elimination of the third place[1] where socialization can happen. Much of this is because the push for higher and higher levels of productivity and profit has made people more and more busy, which leaves less time and energy for these third spaces. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_place https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_place