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Ep. 86: Tech-Fi & Technology As Story with Ken Liu (Writing Masterclass)

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Expression of Societal Values through Car Manufacturing and City Construction

This chapter explores the expression of societal values through car design and city architecture, comparing American and Japanese approaches. It also discusses the differences between European cities built for humans and older designs accommodating other species, as well as the concept of separating work and living spaces in cities like Los Angeles. The chapter concludes with a mention of the 'Closer Than We Think' cartoon series, which depicted the future as enclosed suburban houses within glass bubbles, symbolizing individual isolation.

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