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Where do the children play?

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zkmon ◴[17 Nov 25 08:14 UTC] No.45951742[source]▶
There were reasons for the contrast with Western world. Safety and risk aversion is a major reason. City living means we don't know what the other person on the road is thinking. This was not the case in small villages or tribal settlements. Everyone knows about every move of the others. The whole community is like a single creature with many arms.

The other reason is, prosperity means more affordability to avoid risk and seek comfort. There is no need to take risk, develop, fight for survival or grow up with friction.

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1. mlrtime ◴[17 Nov 25 11:36 UTC] No.45952736[source]▶
>Everyone knows about every move of the others.

If you read a lot of commentary on urban vs rural living, this is usually the top criticism of living in a small town. I've lived in both, and I much prefer knowing my neighbors.