That's a good analogy. I like technology and modern cities in the abstract. They provide people with easy access to certain things that were historically scarc

That's a good analogy. I like technology and modern cities in the abstract. They provide people with easy access to certain things that were historically scarce. Some of those things are life saving, like cutting edge medicine. But I can't live in a city. I hate the noise, the crowds, the people, the crime, the pollution and the vast majority of the time I'm not in any sort of immediate need for what they provide. Fine for the odd Saturday adventure one or twice a year. Any more than that and no thanks. I always come away feeling stressed out, anxious, tired and worse off for the experience. Ironically, online shopping and remote work is what has made living in a city unnecessary.