the loss of THIRD PLACES & why you're lonely | Third Place Theory Explained

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3 ай бұрын

The concept of 'third places' (aka third spaces) holds immense importance, yet their decline has become a concerning trend. This week's video delves into the essence of third spaces, those informal hubs that serve as the heartbeats of communities. From cozy cafes to bustling libraries, these places offer more than just a spot to unwind-they foster connections, conversations, and a sense of belonging.
In this video, let's unravel the factors contributing to the dwindling presence of third places in our neighborhoods. Could it be the changing landscape of urban design? Or perhaps the shift in priorities towards more commercialized spaces? Let's also discuss the profound impact of this decline on younger generations. With the rise of digital connectivity, are physical third places becoming obsolete? And what are the consequences of this detachment from communal spaces? #thirdplacetheory #thirdplace
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@UnravelingArchitecture 3 ай бұрын

QOTD: do you think social media is a sufficient physical third place replacement?

@nuntius1 3 ай бұрын

not at all

@JohnQ5 2 ай бұрын

Nope.

@Khorvalar 2 ай бұрын

lol! Definitely not!

@Khorvalar 2 ай бұрын

As a 32 year old this is exaclty how I feel. From home to work and back again, can't make any friends and the internet is no replacement.

@seapotentialdifference Ай бұрын

@ 50 I feel the same =(

@eshwarc4288 3 ай бұрын

I think social media is the worst third place replacement ever, already this generation teens are disconnected from the world ,social media would just worsen up things . I am not saying to stop using it but I am saying that tech has to be used wisely it should be expanding your knowledge rather than destroying it. I don't think this is some random nostalgic idea this needs to be taken care by everyone . They should find their third place replacement .Thank you sister I actually learned about a new thing

@MartyRozmanith 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you are bringing up this topic. When I was an architect, the third place was something I though was a really important design element. We've lost it. Social media is definitely not a third place replacement.

@MartyRozmanith 3 ай бұрын

One thing to note, the spread of Starbucks in the early 90s was a direct reflection of people seeking out third places.

@lundsweden Ай бұрын

I'm 50 years old, old I know. I think this problem has been slowly getting worse for decades. Even back in the day, a lot of third places were unhealthy spaces like pubs and clubs (nothing's changed there, except where I live such places have increasingly become mini casinos and no long have live music). Church attendance has been in decline (in Australia) for decades, even 50 years ago many people didn't attend often, if at all. But churches were definitely third places then, some church-going people back then were more interested in community than the religious side of it. For the last twenty or so years, when I've tried joining churches, either the congregation is 20-30 years older than you, or they think you're there to get help (even if you have a good job). It's really very repulsive. Other community third places have died off, in my opinion because these days couples both have to work full time.

@kurtmill9080 2 ай бұрын

I think the value of community has been gradually eroded since the 19th Century when industrial urbanization pushed people away from rural villages into compactified, slummy work-driven cultures and building spaces. I do think that trend could have been reversed through the 1960s to 70s, but since Thatcher & Reagan's election, our species put such an onus on constant efficiency and information driven business at the expense of connection and community. In my mind, we can should start to build new cities and spaces that are clean, accessible and mixed use, built with sustainable and local resources. And we should use technology in a way that helps us interact with the world, such as through Augmented and Mixed Reality networks NOT plastered with ads, or expand technology to include all of our senses rather than only touch and hearing, as Virtual Reality would offer. If we continue to just keep making the same executive business choices we will dig ourselves into bigger holes. We need to become more aware of how we can influence public discourse and policy making so that our cities start building, developing and growing with people at the center, not profit.

@thirsty_ear_7507 3 ай бұрын

I wonder if team sports participation is down? Soccer has always been my third place from the age of 4 on. Getting together with childhood friends, kicking around a ball some days but trying to win a tournament on others. Have you read the book “Bowling Alone” the author talks about the decrease in civic engagement since the 1950s.

@Peaceloveunity5 3 ай бұрын

As a young millennial, I never had a third place. But it sounds nice to have one especially as I'm growing older and things are getting more expensive.

@UnravelingArchitecture 3 ай бұрын

i agree. i too do not have one. would love one! but do not. and it's hard to even try to "create" social groups and hang out spots yourself, whereas in the past you could just go to this third place to fulfill different social needs. It's a sad reality, truly..

@DavidFf-nl4uk 22 күн бұрын

every thing you said is true but its not soo easy to be better when we're this hooked

@serenitysubs933 Ай бұрын

Can we just talk about how terrifying it is that this was all probably planned and done DELIBERATELY FOR YEAR'S?

@edwardmclaughlin7935 Ай бұрын

How about this for an idea. People could start inviting strangers into a part of their house for limited hours during some days. People could just walk in and be in the company of other people they've never met; even maybe start up a friendship, or just pass the time of day, say hello. It would be a good idea to offer maybe some refreshment and perhaps a little food for those who decide to stay a while. How about a little background music? Some visitors might want to partake in some sort of gaming activity such as pool or cards. If things work out, these places could become a sort of community hub to hold places together - provide cohesion and overcome feelings of isolation? Think it could work? Worth a try, surely? So, if the proposal is to utilise houses for this purpose, and the idea is to offer invitation to general members of the public; then we might call such places "Public Houses". Sounds a bit stuffy I suppose so maybe we could just shorten that to something a bit more chummy.

@samkelocele19 2 ай бұрын

I live in KwaZulu Natal South Africa, we also have the same problem. We dont have any third place, the only place where i can spend time outside my home is at my freind's place. Sometime i just feel like im invading his space😓

@davedsilva 28 күн бұрын

Talk to him about it

@MrFuryGamesFull 2 ай бұрын

Can a third place act as a personal individual space? You emphasized so much about collective experiences and interactions, but, I guess, I need some time for myself to be away from my first and second places without the presence of other people to necessarily interact. Of course, sometimes I could bring people over or even meet new people at this place, but it wouldn't be the goal. Am I thinking in a different perspective from the video? Or am I just considering a different approach to the same topic discussed?

@Khorvalar 2 ай бұрын

I think so, the way I see it is that a third place is a place outside of home or work where people can just "exist." :D

@markgibson7123 28 күн бұрын

Front porches of peoples houses used to be a 3rd place. You would talk to neighbors next door or others as they walked by. Kids would hang out and play. Adults would gather and chat about things, maybe have a glass of ice tea or a cup of coffee. The front porch and the front yard was a quasi-public/private space that invited interaction with others. Today we have lost all that for the most part. No front porches at all, or they are merely decorative, not useable. Kids play in the back yard because of fear of "stranger danger", or are driven to gyms and sports fields for their exercise and play. All the things that used to bring us together as a community have been taken away.

@davedsilva 28 күн бұрын

So true. Schools were also vibrant where we hung out after school and returned after dinner.

@jumbothompson 23 күн бұрын

Everyone is so shy and afraid now. I don't know if it's the internet or the city life but people don't interact anymore. A lot of people have lost the ability to have a spontaneous chat or conversation. Just an observation.