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The Intelligence from The Economist

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Soaring Heights: The Skyscraper Evolution

This chapter takes listeners on a journey to The Shard, exploring the stunning views and the broader cultural implications of skyscraper proliferation. It examines the global phenomenon of tall buildings, focusing on architectural trends in China and the Middle East, while contrasting them with historical and cultural attitudes towards skyscrapers in cities like New York and Europe.

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