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These innovations enable near-instantaneous global communication and might fundamentally alter the need for cities as traditional hubs for business and interaction. As Clarke asserts, we could find ourselves conducting business remotely—perhaps while lounging on a beach in Bali rather than commuting to an office in London. This shift marks a shift in human behavior where distance becomes irrelevant, resulting in travel shifts for leisure rather than necessity.
Clarke articulates a hope that, in a future where cities no longer serve their past roles, we won’t be left with a single monotonous landscape—a world that has become a giant suburb, devoid of vibrant cultures.