We live in an age when the most unobjectionable and necessary ideas for progress can give rise to paranoia and fear. If the most innocuous, unoriginal possible idea can fuel paranoia, how can we hope to have a sensible discussion about the future of our places?

  •  forestG   ( @forestG@beehaw.org ) English
    15•1 year ago

    Nick Fletcher, a Conservative member who represents part of Yorkshire, in northern England, called for a debate about “the international socialist concept” of 15-minute cities, which, he said, “would take away your personal freedoms.”

    Yeah right, like the freedom to have people, places and stuff u need out of reach.

    Nice read OP, thanks.