In Singapore, ‘third places’ tap into yearning for deeper physical connection in digital age
South China Morning PostMonday, May 26, 2025 at 4:00:13 AM
In Singapore, a wave of community-led spaces like Casual Poet Library and Stranger Conversations is emerging to tackle the loneliness of our hyper-digital lives. These "third places"—not home, not work, but somewhere in between—are designed to spark real-world connections, offering everything from poetry readings to guided chats with strangers. It’s a quiet rebellion against screens and superficial scrolling, tapping into a growing hunger for meaningful, face-to-face interaction.
Editor’s Note: As digital fatigue sets in globally, this story highlights how cities are creatively addressing the isolation of modern life. Singapore’s experiment with intentional gathering spaces could inspire similar movements elsewhere—especially in fast-paced urban areas where people often feel disconnected despite being surrounded by others. It’s a reminder that even in a tech-driven world, we still crave shared physical experiences.
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