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Everybody’s home. No one’s coming over

835 points · 738 comments · barry-cotter

  1. lp4v4n · · focus · HN ↗
    In my experience, most people are overworked, stressed and exhausted.

    I don't find it surprising at all that social activities have been declining. It sounds like normal mammal behavior in fact.

    1. brianjlogan · · focus · HN ↗
      The first comment I see saying this. What about the percentage of people who actually own their home? Who can afford a "party"? It does mention dual income but how correlated is this change with the decoupling of economic productivity gains with worker wealth and income?
      1. robkeane · · focus · HN ↗
        Home ownership in the US is higher now than in the 70s <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;fred.stlouisfed.org&#x2F;series&#x2F;RHORUSQ156N" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;fred.stlouisfed.org&#x2F;series&#x2F;RHORUSQ156N

        Along with inflation adjusted (real) disposable income: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;fred.stlouisfed.org&#x2F;series&#x2F;A229RX0" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;fred.stlouisfed.org&#x2F;series&#x2F;A229RX0

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