alt Hacker NewsIf that is true, then, why is it that the "human experience" has been on decline for decades - since the very moment it became possible to start cutting down on it?
If "humans like being around humans", why does human behavior say otherwise?
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RandomLensman • yesterday at 9:13 AM
What are your KPIs there? Global concert attendence is pretty high these days, for example.
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> why does human behavior say otherwise?
because economics and practical realities demand it.
most Gen Z don't drink because they can't afford it, not because they don't like bars.
a movie ticket w/ drinks and popcorn is now $55 for me and the wife. I'd love to see it in the theater w/ people but netflix is half that per month, unlimited viewing.
starbucks championed the 3rd place but is aggressively culling their own stores to chase profits
public transport isn't there in many places so if you don't have a car you can't go anywhere, whomp whomp
lots of people would go out more -- they just can't. so you do the best w/ what you have, and that's usually smartphone, streaming, and staying in