The Sociology of... Friendship

Friendships are a "public good" — so why aren't we investing?

The Gist of It: Friendships are a vital piece of the social fabric. Here’s why they’re ailing and what we can do about it.

Maybe you’ve noticed a recent phenomenon: Media outlets are obsessed with writing about friendship. We know that they only repeatedly write about what gets clicks and eyeballs and makes money, so we can conclude that the regularity w…