The discussion revolves around identifying the most high-tech city in the U.S., exploring various cities' technological integration and overall vibe. Participants share personal experiences and perceptions regarding technology in urban environments.
Participants do not reach a consensus on which city is the most high-tech, as multiple competing views are presented, reflecting personal experiences and preferences.
Participants' perceptions are influenced by personal experiences and familiarity with specific cities, which may affect their views on what constitutes a high-tech environment.
Readers interested in urban technology, city planning, or those curious about different cities' technological advancements may find this discussion relevant.
I don't think I'd like to live in a place like that. Some technology is ok, but I don't want to feel like I am electronically tethered.thewhills said:
thewhills said:
There are newer buildings post-9/11 in lower Manhattan, capitalizing on the tax breaks to help rebuild the area, but there are also plenty of nice, old buildings. To me, the style of architecture is only a small part of what gives a place the feel of being hi-tech. I think the rest of it is the people and other aspects of the infrastructure. For all the complaining the people do, the NYC Subway system is amazing! It's funny...until about a year ago, I used to avoid it at all costs. I'd walk or take taxis in the city. Part of that is the stigma I grew up with of the subway being dirty and full of crime (people being shoved onto the tracks in the path of an oncoming train were a regular part of the news when I was a teen in the 80s; so was Bernard Getz and the Guardian Angels vigilante "justice" trying to protect the subways from gangs). Anyway, the city has really done a great job of cleaning that up, and I just LOVE taking subways now. It takes maybe two days to get the hang of it, and then they are really easy to navigate, and such a super-cheap way to get all around the city. I know there must be a good deal of technology involved in keeping them even remotely on-schedule with so many lines running all day long.