Yes. Another reason is, Covid had polarized people. Not only health-wise about “the vax”, but also politically. Spending many more lonely hours during lockdowns, rehearsing thoughts, drip-fed by social media and news outlets, witnessing all the extreme behavior of “the other camp” (whichever camp you are in) did wonders in being disgusted of meddling again. With polarization, it’s difficult to meddle.

There’s a reason why social isolation is used as punishment, even in carceral locations. We’re just getting out of it at a societal level.