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The internet was more than a way to shop or a way to read what people had to say or video calls with grandma. The internet can restructure the way people organi
by betwixthewires 5y ago
The internet was more than a way to shop or a way to read what people had to say or video calls with grandma. The internet can restructure the way people organize and interact, and if it can, it will. Cities are built on the premise that people must live in close proximity to interact with one another. A whole cottage industry of rent seekers has sprung up around this necessity, some business models with centuries of history. Whole cities have built their structure on a necessity that no longer exists.
I expect a wave of deurbanization in the coming century, where humans spread through the unsettled landscape in smaller, less densely populated communities, and most professional, information heavy work being done remotely. Most of these cities will become ruins.
- landemva 5y agoMany resort areas which are livable full-time are experiencing remote workers moving in. Seaside areas and ski towns are having demographic change.
- djmips 5y agoAgreed. I thought cottage industry meant small.. Landlording is by no means a small industry.
- CodeGlitch 5y ago> I expect a wave of deurbanization in the coming century, where humans spread through the unsettled landscape in smaller, less densely populated communities, and most professional, information heavy work being done remotely. Most of these cities will become ruins. Sounds great. As someone who deeply dislikes large, noisy polluted cities I think a move back to smaller communities whereby everyone knows each other is a positive thing.
- jatone 5y agoI very much doubt this will occur. cities have many lifestyle benefits. whats going to happen is a whole class of employment is going to die out sure. but it'll be replaced with more interesting things like entertainment focused markets. and some people will definitely move. but cities will only be getting better moving forward.