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> As New York enters the third decade of the twenty-first century, it is in imminent danger of becoming something it has never been before: unremarkable. It is
by everdev 8y ago
> As New York enters the third decade of the twenty-first century, it is in imminent danger of becoming something it has never been before: unremarkable. It is approaching a state where it is no longer a significant cultural entity but the world’s largest gated community, with a few cupcake shops here and there. For the first time in its history, New York is, well, boring.
Subjective speculation. Hardly thought provoking or meaningful analysis.
- busterarm 8y agoBeen here 35 years. It's never been more boring (in that period). I only started to notice this about 10 years ago. Everyone I know with even a little bit of ambition that isn't just "make a lot of money" has left.
- antidaily 8y agoWhere did they move?
- busterarm 8y agoSeattle, LA, Chicago, different parts of Europe, southeastern US. All over.
- everdev 8y agoSounds like a sweeping generalization of 8.5M people. Is it possible that the scale number of people you have direct and meaningful relationships with feel more boring or money-hungry to you?