The World Goes to Town
One of my indulgences is a subscription to The Economist. I honestly don't get through the whole thing each week, but I do try to cover as much of it as I can. This week, there is a fascinating survey regarding the ever-increasing urbanization (or is it urbanisation?) of the world. In 1800, 3% of the world's population lived in cities. In 1900, it was up to 13%. This year, it is projected that the percentage will cross 50% for the first time.
I grew up in a town of around 1500. I now live in a city. I am part of the global migration.
Completely unrelated: I received the Season 2 DVDs of Dr. Katz from Amazon today. Life is good.
posted by Kevlar Pinata @ 10:44 PM
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2 Comments:
i thought that with high tech communication we'd all want to spread out
e-mail in the heard
chat down the holler
text me on the northface
but no
Vinnissimo channels E. E. Cummings.
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