Why would a breakdown of social trust be important?

Social capital is the glue that holds societies together. It includes how members of societies interact and cooperate with one another, especially strangers; the strength of their identification with society; the existence of shared values, norms, and understanding; and social trust. Because the elements of social capital are interrelated, a substantial breakdown in social trust would have catastrophic consequences that would not be isolated to a society’s social aspects. It would also be felt across its political, economic, technological, and environmental dimensions. This makes the possibility of a substantial breakdown of social trust in the near future important. Read more: https://www.apf.org/post/why-would-a-breakdown-of-social-trust-be-important.