[dereke]

Just because you are remote doesn't mean you can't instantly talk to coworkers. Just call them by phone/skype/hangouts/screenhero.

My remote working friends and I have a slack group where we hangout and chat about stuff, it is great you never feel alone.

[TheOtherHobbes]

Conversely, just because you're in an office doesn't mean you can instantly talk to the right coworker.

I find on-site has high-bandwidth communications but limited productivity because of distractions.

Remote is the opposite.

However - it's usually easier to find ways to increase bandwidth than to remove distractions in a shared space.

[lenomad]

This works, but can't beat talking in-person, at least in my case.

That said, I still don't consider going to a regular office. Should try a coworking space.