Yes, the way I've been working for the past 14 years to the benefit of myself and my employers sure seems like a mistake in hindsight. I guess I would have been way more productive spending 1.5 hours commuting each day to a crappy office as that is the true source of value employees provide.
Seriously? Social creatures? That BS again? Not all of us are. Don't be so shortsighted. I don't need nor do I want any added socialization. Spare me any water cooler talk, overheard gossip, and any anecdotal opinion on the weather because I really, really don't care. I would much rather do what I am hired to do. When I want to socialize, I'll do that on my own time and on my own terms without being forced or coerced into something that is "good for everyone" even when it clearly is not. I am NOT a social creature and I am NOT the only one.
My name would be a moot point considering your company likely couldn't afford to hire me. It is also likely that if I met someone like you during the intervieww process that I would end the interview. I have better things to do.