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1. whatever1 · 1791108278 · focus · HN ↗

   If you want security the concept of the mega city needs to be abandoned.

   In a decentralized country you don’t care about terrorism attacks, nuclear bombs, coups, revolutions, drones and what not.

   1. theplumber · 1791109084 · focus · HN ↗

      Trading off efficiency for security is not wise unless you are in war. The same applies to supply chains.

      1. whatever1 · 1791110105 · focus · HN ↗

         I am not sure how efficient we are when the US spends like 20% of its budget for military, police and fire depts.

         Let alone all of the super expensive infrastructure that mega cities need, for example subways, buses, wide highways for traffic, heavy transportation for supply

         1. konschubert · 1791114332 · focus · HN ↗

            All of which is more expensive, per resident, in the countryside.
         2. bluGill · 1791114620 · focus · HN ↗

            Citation needed. Those are less than 5% of any budget I've seen.
         3. daemoens · 1791133892 · focus · HN ↗

            "super expensive infrastructure" that is always going to be cheaper in a city compared to building equivalents in the countryside.

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