Clybers law, originally applicable to organisms, shows that the larger an organism, the less energy it needs per capita. This contrasts with social metabolism in cities, where the larger the city, the more energy is needed per person. This positive feedback loop in cities is driven by social interactions, fostering innovation and wealth creation through the continuous exchange of ideas among individuals, leading to super linear scaling.

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