The social interaction that the workplace offers is essential for our wellbeing, says John Green
In his piece (Working from home has entrenched inequality – how can we use it to improve lives instead?, 9 January), John Harris rather glosses over one of the most vital aspects of having a collective workspace: the importance of social interaction and discourse, for our wellbeing as social animals.
The creeping takeover of our lives by electronic technology already signifies an increasing alienation from our fellow human beings, not only in the workplace but in so many other areas of our lives.