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2.5 weeks into LA life: big city life is just generally more exhausting. Even though you live like a rat crawling through a tiny fraction of the cityscape, everyday routines simply take up more of your brain. Wonder if this limits how big monolithic metros can get.
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I’m an admirer of yours. I’ve lived in LA, and I’ve visited India a number of times. I’m curious about your remark on the limitations of monolithic cities; how LA and Indian cities compare and contrast.
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Yes. I’ve experienced different levels of steady state from small towns to huge metros. Learning curve levels off in about 6 months if you’re not super exploratory, and then there’s a steady state diff that’s a function of city size.
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It’s all about loops. People setup loops and stick to them. Reduced the cognitive load and increases repeatability. Also makes sure they can find time for friends.