Ray Oldenburg
Ray Oldenburg is an American sociologist best known for popularizing the concept of the 'third place' in his 1991 book, 'The Great Good Place,' where he emphasizes the importance of informal public spaces in fostering community, social interaction, and overall well-being, arguing that modern lifestyles can lead to isolation and decreased social health.
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Sociologist Ray Oldenburg once described the need for informal, egalitarian contexts for spontaneous connection.
„A fi offline este noul lux”. Tot mai mulți oameni sunt în căutarea unui antidot la algoritmi
Romania· 2025-11-04
Ray Oldenburg coined the term 'third place' to describe social environments that are neither home nor work.
warum wir alle zu Stubenhockern werden
Switzerland· 2025-10-20
Ray Oldenburg has written about 'third places' where people gather regularly outside of work and home.
Brittipubissa en voi olla miettimättä, miksi suomalainen juomakulttuuri on niin hirveä
Finland· 2025-08-24
Ray Oldenburg is known for his book 'Celebrating the Third Place'.
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Indonesia· 2025-05-17
Ray Oldenburg popularized the term 'third place' in his book 'The Great Good Place' to emphasize the importance of informal public spaces.
Why is this generation so ‘depressed’? Gen Z man's theory goes viral on the internet
India· 2025-02-22
