38 min
Ep. 49 - Happier Maps, Better Routes, and the Tyranny of Efficiency with Daniele Quercia The Local Maximum with Max Sklar
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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.
Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe
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.
Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe
38 min