The Death of Partying in the U.S.A.—and Why It Matters
The numbers are in, and they confirm what many have quietly felt: America has forgotten how to party. Not just in the champagne-and-confetti sense, but in the deeper, human one—gathering, laughing, sharing time face-to-face. Over the past two decades, our social calendars have thinned dramatically, replaced by screens, work, parenting logistics, and a rising tide of solitude. This isn’t just nostalgia talking; it’s measurable. If connection is a pillar of well-being, then what we’re facing isn’t just a lifestyle shift—it’s a public health warning, hidden in plain sight. Derek Thompson drops the mic with the data on Substack linked below.
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