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> It's interesting that this list closely mirrors the precarious stages and situations in life that can often lead to homelessness.

It also has direct knock-down effects.

When everyone has a large (historically speaking) private home, what need is there for public spaces?

If I have a bunk in a shared room, suddenly a well-run tavern seems more interesting.

And maybe, in that public space, I meet people who are dissimilar from myself. And maybe that broadens my view of society and knits my local community more closely together.

... Or I could sit in my home, watching my TV, being recommended media that agrees with me.



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