I lived in the city for nearly 20 years. now I've lived in the country for close to 10 and whenever I go back to the city I cannot believe people live like this.

I'm struggling to scrape off any redeeming qualities that aren't immediately offset by some glaring drawback.

This is voluntary institutionalism. I can no longer understand the appeal.

Perhaps charter cities and network state enclaves will start to get their shit together? Because we need some kind of density-driven engines for advancement - but damn this ain't it....

#NYC