[Sharlin]

The gap between the extremes of introversion and extraversion is wide. Most people, of course, sit somewhere in the middle. Though there seems to be another axis at play here—what if you were forced to stay at home but not alone? For many people the office is a more peaceful place to work than home. And even people who like solitude do not often like being forced to stay inside, without being able to go for a walk, without access to nature and so on.

[closeparen]

The dichotomy is oversimplified sometimes. What I see is a need to control my level of social interaction. Having lots of people around while I’m trying to code is distressing. Having no people around (or no meaningful connection with the people I’m around) during meals, evenings, and weekends is even worse.

[0xffff2]

>And even people who like solitude do not often like being forced to stay inside, without being able to go for a walk, without access to nature and so on.

Is that actually happening anywhere outside of China?

[Sharlin]

Well, it is for those who are ill and/or quarantined. Or disabled, or incarcerated… I was not only referring to this current situation. Plus the curfews in place in France and Italy are very close to being total lockdowns.