A large number of these things did not exist when we had a lot less isolation, and a stronger social connection.

You dont need public transportation if you have a strong community proximal to you.

You dont need government childcare if You have teenagers (inexpensive babysitters) or family members to do it.

Nature takes the path of least resistance. I would suggestion this is reductionistic. People take the past of high certainty and higher rewards (albeit favoring the former)

If people _knew_ they would have a good time if they showed up at an event, they likely would do it.