“What makes coming home so jarring, compared to other returns from other exotic places—―isn't simply culture shock. It's human shock, seeing so many people again after dwelling in a place so empty of them.” — Laurence C. Smith Copy Share Image
“Far less tragic—and certainly less attention-grabbing—was a second, very profound event that also happened in 2008. Its exact timing will never be known, but… — Laurence C. Smith Copy Share Image
“Clearly, the whole concept of “retirement” is about to undergo a major overhaul. People will have to work later in life, at least part-time,… — Laurence C. Smith Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, there is no rule saying a city must be a nice place to live in order to attract fast population and economic growth.… — Laurence C. Smith Copy Share Image
“What makes coming home so jarring, compared to other returns from other exotic places—―isn't simply culture shock. It's human shock, seeing so many people… — Laurence C. Smith Copy Share Image
“In my own city of Los Angeles, everyone will gladly pay a hundred dollars a month for cable television, yet would roar in protest… — Laurence C. Smith Copy Share Image
