Members of a table tennis club in Upstate New York seem to have come together as much for connections with others as for the love of the game. This club can be viewed as a counterpoint to the message of Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone because:

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The table tennis club in Upstate New York is an example of a type of civic engagement that brings neighbors together, which is the opposite of the message of Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone about the decline of social capital and civic engagement in American society. The club demonstrates the continued importance of social interaction and face-to-face communication in building social connections, rather than the isolation and disconnection associated with individualism and technology.

Members of a Table Tennis Club in Upstate New York