• @naught101
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    11 month ago

    Yes, but also on broader society. 100 years ago that would have been contained - people in you’re neighbourhood would know you and help out. It’s a lot harder in the internet age

    • AJ Sadauskas
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      11 month ago

      @naught101 @lost_faith It predates the internet.

      Back in 2000, a guy named Robert Putnam wrote a book based on his research into why there has been a breakdown in community in America: http://bowlingalone.com/

      (If you ever hear someone use the phrase “social capital”, they’re alluding to his research.)

      • @naught101
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        21 month ago

        Oh yeah, for sure. Wasn’t meaning to imply this is ONLY because of the internet. The car also has a lot to answer for, as well as presumably many other factors.