On Partying “too much” and the Politics of Hanging Out

In this nostalgic and reflective blog post, the author takes us back to the carefree days of late-night beach hangouts, spontaneous karaoke, and the kind of socializing that doesn’t require a “reason” or a price tag. They argue that industrial life has commodified our human need for connection, turning it into networking events and nightlife. But in this piece, the author reclaims the beauty of unstructured joy—gathering just for the sake of being together, free from the pressure of performance. It’s a call to return to those roots of connection, where laughter and play are the true measure of a life well-lived.