https://archive.rustgeek.me/tags/cities/ Recent content in Cities on A Geek's Life Hugo en Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:01:15 +0000 https://archive.rustgeek.me/2012/02/24/the-friday-read-self-and-the-city/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:01:15 +0000 https://archive.rustgeek.me/2012/02/24/the-friday-read-self-and-the-city/ <p>From <a href="http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/dabell3/English">Project Syndicate</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Urbanization is blamed for a wide variety of modern social ills, ranging from crime and incivility to alienation and anomie. But, by infusing us with their unique spirit and identity, our cities may, in fact, help to empower humanity to face the most difficult challenges of the twenty-first century.</p> </blockquote> <p>What &lsquo;unique spirit and identity&rsquo; might Lagos infuse us with?</p>