From Matthew Tucker, Sydney, Australia
In making the case for more time working face-to-face rather than from home, Robin Dunbar highlights friendship benefits of the former, adding that the ideal number of close friends for good health is five, including close family. This means most people have enough such friends without needing any at work (10 February, p 21).
In addition, the continued strong profitability of companies throughout and after the covid-19 lockdowns belies the idea that working from home somehow diminishes productivity, not to mention the impact on emissions-generating commutes. For people who love the office because of its social nature, no one is stopping you from making the journey there.
