Third Places, Stanley Cup Mania, and the Epidemic of Loneliness
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Third Places, Stanley Cup Mania, and the Epidemic of Loneliness
introducing "the fourth place" & why "third places" have fallen short on their promise
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The term, which was coined by the sociologist Ray Oldenburg in the 1980s, essentially refers to a physical location other than work or home where there’s little to no financial barrier to entry and where conversation is the primary activity. The historical examples that Oldenburg cites in his book The Great Good Place include French cafés, German A... See more
Allie Conti • Do Yourself a Favor and Go Find a ‘Third Place’
these days, the art of hanging out seems to be waning in cities.