Being surrounded by too many people all the time can harm your Self-development and Meditation progress. There must be a "balance" between being in a community and being alone. But most people prefer to be in a community. Because they are educated like this. But nowadays being surrounded by many people is no more necessary. In earlier times it was necessary, because of safety (from wild animals). But nowadays we could live alone and have more time for meditation. But today many people suffer from a recognition addiction. Joe Dispenza also mentioned this problem. Learn more about that in this video.