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Palaces for the People

99% Invisible

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Introduction

Eric Kleinenberg is a sociologist and bestselling author. He says we are neglecting our shared spaces, what he calls our social infrastructure. Our social infrastructure could help solve or at least mitigate some of our most pressing challenges. The phrase palaces for the people comes from Andrew Carnegie.

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