Dossier
1975
Coverage of 1975 in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?
The G7 summit in France excludes China despite its significant economic influence. China's economy now surpasses several G7 members, but the group's unwritten rule of including only democracies bars its inclusion. The article questions whether the G7 remains relevant without China.