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> Why should where I spend the majority of my waking hours, the majority of my life in practical terms, not also be my primary source of socialization?

Work socialization is fine, but I'd cautious making it your primary source. What happens when you change jobs? It can also make it hard to remain professional at work.

> Humans were never intended to spend so much time alone, we’re social animals.

Maybe, but I and many others seem perfectly fine with less and/or different social interaction. Personally, I'm more of a few, but deeper friendship person than many shallow relationships person. I'm perfectly happy being home with my wife and dogs.



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