If it defeats the purpose for you, sounds like this product isn't relevant to you? My guess is something as nuanced as a workplace (of which, there are MANY types, and you're right, a lot are just moving to remote work per COVID) will require different setups for different sets of people.

I won't dispute your jab at the traditional workplace culture/politics, but I certainly wouldn't assume your personal preferences (and perhaps, the common preference of HNers) is the golden standard.

Many people work better with others "around" and enjoy the company/atmosphere, myself included. Sounds like this product addresses that exact market.