Someone sent me a bird's eye view of some cities around the world. This one is of Mexico City. In 2014, Mexico City had a population of approximately 8.85 million with the greater metropolitan area population at about 21.2 million.I am struck with the density and lack of any open space and the terrain of what was rolling hills at one time. Truly a "Concrete Jungle "An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh or unsafe."
How can a civilization like this work?
I have been to Mexico City a couple of times but really only passing through the airport or catching a bus to Morelia. Someone told me that it could take more than 4 hours to drive across the city. It is difficult to imagine living in such dire conditions, yet millions know no difference.
Something is not right, we were not designed to live like this.
I think it must be the allure of $$, as that is apparently the reason for the same thing happening in Taiwan and other industrial centers around the world. If I remember correctly, Mexico City is one of the most polluted (air-quality) urban centers on earth, which may demonstrate that -- rich or poor -- all people share the same misconception: Happiness is grounded in wealth. Of course, if you're totally broke, then it's not a misconception and more money will make life better. There's apparently a "middle-class economic window" where happiness is associated with having enough money to pay the bills, but making more money above this boundary makes no difference in happiness, and may actually bring despair. Cities are a mixed bag: greater convenience with greater stress.
ReplyDeleteWow; sobering. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these things.
ReplyDeleteWow; sobering. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these things.
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