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Not so daft if you consider that it is easier to segment, stratify, and control people in a linear city, as the structure itself acts as a continuous and infini
by jannw 2y ago
Not so daft if you consider that it is easier to segment, stratify, and control people in a linear city, as the structure itself acts as a continuous and infinitely adaptable choke point. This seems consistent with Saudi elite's ideas on managing their society.
- lupusreal 2y agoThat explains why it might have been an appealing concept to the inceptor but it's still daft and it was obvious to me from the start that it wouldn't actually be made. I still don't know why anybody humored the premise of this thing getting built.
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- RivieraKid 2y agoBut that would only make sense if most people lived in a line city. There are much more effective ways to achieve population control than building line cities and moving people into them.
- elmolino89 2y agoDaft in the case of a military conflict or some terrorist attack.
- fellerts 2y agoWorked well for Snowpiercer, so why not.