Time Quote by Anonymous
““…humanity’s emergence from a second hunter-gatherer stage following the discovery of the Time Capsule failed to disengage the masses from the desire for close community, leading to the creation of mega-cities with wide swaths of sparsely populated regions between… Leaving major metropolitan areas for any reason other than rapid rail transit to other metropolises or major corporate settings has become an accepted sign of incompetence… A History of the Western Alliance,””
About This Quote
Source Book: A History of the Western Alliance, unknown date
Societies still crave close community despite technological advances, leading to sprawling megacities and stigma against leaving them.
In simple terms: People still want community, even with tech and big cities.
Value local connections over prestige.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- commuting
- relocating for work
- urban planning
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does community need shape city design?
- What alternatives reduce megacity pressure?
Stigma may overlook benefits of decentralization.