"Commuting alone absolutely destroys that for most people."
Commuting is not equal. Short vs Long commutes, commuting where you have to drive, commuting where you physically exert yourself, commuting where you meander through a park or market on the way to the office and leisurely have breakfast on the way... these are all commutes but they might not all be experienced by everyone the same. Some people hate driving to work, other people have a sports car and love it, and some people might not mind sitting in rush hour traffic with some good music and a bong in their lap.
Personally I love a 15-25 minute bike ride to work. Nothing like it to wake up, clear your mind and get energized for the work day, and the ride home can be a furious workout to destress, or slow and blissful. But that is me.
A) Not all commutes are bad
B) Cities should probably be designed to make commuting better (but that may require less cars and more public transportation and better urban planning)
C) Some commutes can be good.
D) Long term consequences of decreased activity and social interaction may not be apparent yet.
Commuting is not equal. Short vs Long commutes, commuting where you have to drive, commuting where you physically exert yourself, commuting where you meander through a park or market on the way to the office and leisurely have breakfast on the way... these are all commutes but they might not all be experienced by everyone the same. Some people hate driving to work, other people have a sports car and love it, and some people might not mind sitting in rush hour traffic with some good music and a bong in their lap.
Personally I love a 15-25 minute bike ride to work. Nothing like it to wake up, clear your mind and get energized for the work day, and the ride home can be a furious workout to destress, or slow and blissful. But that is me.
A) Not all commutes are bad B) Cities should probably be designed to make commuting better (but that may require less cars and more public transportation and better urban planning) C) Some commutes can be good. D) Long term consequences of decreased activity and social interaction may not be apparent yet.