How New York City and other metropolises will overcome the pandemic economic shock. Why do some cities thrive while others devolve into chaos. How we can develop the resiliency of thriving cities. Topics covered include: How New York and other cities have dealt with the pandemic economic shockWhy the city of Port au Prince in Haiti is strugglingWhy do cities fail less frequently than companiesHow we can replicate the rhythms and cycles of citiesHow most cities can evolve in response to … [Read more...]
171: The Extraordinary Impact of Cities
Why cities are the primary driver of economic growth and why do they outlive companies. Photo by Trey Ratcliff In this episode you’ll learn: How cities scale in terms of wealth, jobs, and disease. What is the difference between exponential and superexponential growth. Why companies die off while cities survive. What is finite time singularity . Show Notes Insuring Coastal Cities Against the Next Hurricane Harvey - Greg Ip - Wall Street Journal A Storm Forces … [Read more...]