Walking speed data shows that people walk faster in larger cities, which can be explained by the value of time and energy efficiency. The argument suggests that transportation systems should be designed to minimize dead time and prioritize efficient travel. However, many cities fail to prioritize this, resulting in frustration and people opting for less efficient means of transportation.
Today we're joined by Luis Bettencourt, Professor at the University of Chicago, and External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute. Luis is going to pull apart how cities work, why they work the way they do, what's good about them, and what's bad about them. He's also going to talk specifically about slums, and the challenges that exist in raising people out of poverty.
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