According to Munger that was, indeed, the whole point. His dorm design focused on making the common areas nice places where people would enjoy spending time, while optimizing the dorm rooms for bed-related activities. It seems like a reasonable strategy.
Re:Charlie Munger has died
by phone8675309 on Tuesday November 28, 2023 @11:24PM
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Unless you’re an introvert in which case this design is maximally wrong.
You don't even need to be an introvert to want a quiet place to study that isn't also as dark as a closet and entirely without fresh air.
Re:Charlie Munger has died
by phone8675309 on Wednesday November 29, 2023 @11:51AM
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Yes, but I'm trying to phrase my response in a way that even the most unrepentant of sociopaths can understand.
Re:Charlie Munger has died
by andyferris on Wednesday November 29, 2023 @05:59PM
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Though I doubt introverts desire a roommate, either.
Ideally the common areas are plentiful enough that you can enjoy some solitude outside of the sleeping room (at least for some of the day).
If you're wondering how the kids are going to hook up - well, window or not, single-occupancy beats the hell out of literal room-mates, which was my dorm experience. And we sure as hell found a way.
If you ask students whether they'd rather have a windowless private room or a shared room with a window, what do you think the breakdown will be?