> why in the hell did we decide that your home, work, grocery store and gym should all be in segregated parts of town where the only way to get from one place to another is an expensive hunk of metal.

Because we decided to prioritize things like peace and quiet, distance from people and outdoor spaces for play, cooking and recreation above not leaving a tiny bubble for your whole life.

Living in tiny condos sucks and isn't for everyone, this is the tradeoff we've chosen.

That said, I'd much rather have my kids walk to school in a suburb than a dense urban area.