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Dwarkesh Podcast

Edward Glaeser - Cities, Terrorism, Housing, & Remote Work

Nov 28, 2022
57:08
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Edward Glaeser discusses the resilience of cities to terrorism, remote work, and pandemics. Topics include the potential collapse of Silicon Valley, the impact of opioids on UBI, urban education challenges, housing reform, and the future of work in a metaverse. The conversation also touches on the history of Silicon Valley, Europe's economic stagnation, and the safety of cities like Mumbai.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cities adapt to terrorism with enhanced security measures, balancing defense and openness.
  • Capital city significance has shifted globally, with strategic placements to prevent wealth centralization.

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Building Cities on Mars

Professor Glaser suggests that urbanism on Mars may be limited due to prohibitive travel costs back to Earth. He envisions a car-oriented society on Mars, possibly with everyone driving Teslas. He proposes a flexible city planning approach akin to New York's 1811 grid plan, allowing for organic growth and evolution.

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