Public Spaces and Urban Challenges

This chapter humorously explores the outrageous behaviors of individuals using public spaces as restrooms in mainland China, highlighting cultural differences in sanitation. It also examines the impact of the pandemic on living conditions and public expectations, particularly in relation to homelessness in Los Angeles. Additionally, the discussion delves into urban gentrification and the entertainment industry's role in portraying urban struggles, using personal anecdotes from filming in controversial downtown areas.