Isolation as Infrastructure: The Distance Built Into the Road

Long-haul trucking has always involved distance—but today, isolation feels less accidental and more structural. As systems optimize for speed, automation, and efficiency, human connection quietly fades into the background. This episode explores how modern logistics may be reinforcing solitude, where drivers move constantly but rarely connect. When the system keeps running without conversation, the question becomes: is isolation just part of the job—or part of the design?