Daniele Quercia, Professor of Urban Informatics, talks about his research into what makes a city and a travel route good. Our algorithms aren't measuring things like sights, smells, and ambiance, and these are the things that can affect our mood and overall wellbeing. We discussion: - The change in focus from Efficiency to Exploration - The Political Map (or technically accurate map) versus the phychological mind-map - Making daily habits more inspiring - Ideas for urban planners and for changes to the modern workplace Go to localmaxradio.com/49 and goodcitylife.org for more information.
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Ep. 49 - Happier Maps, Better Routes, and the Tyranny of Efficiency with Daniele Quercia
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