TECHNOLOGYJul 29 · 12:30 UTCSCMP CHINAAlbert Bakhtizin

Can the gigacities of tomorrow keep human connection alive?

The article discusses the rapid growth of megacities, which rose from eight in 1975 to 33 in 2025, driven by technological advancements like smart transport, robots, drones, and complex infrastructure. It raises questions about maintaining human connection in these expanding urban areas.

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