We have evolved in tribes. We cannot enjoy social satisfaction without an us-versus-them social group. I don't feel socially satisfied in my life right now, I want more friends, locally, who I can see daily. I never felt so good socially as when I was living in the dorms at school. Every day and nearly every moment of free time I spent socializing with a small contiguous group. I even consider myself an introvert. The idea that we need alone time is legitimate. But living in four walls that you own and have complete independence in is a modern phenomenon. Humans spent most of our evolution thus far in group living situations. I think that group living is ideal for happiness and mental health. The occupy Wallstreet movement was described by author Daniel Quinn as the "new tribal revolution." By making the public land truly public. For all people inherently, regardless of economic class.
