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Cities have more power than ever to shape the future. In Radical Urbanist, @parismarx explores their approaches to transportation, climate change, and monopolistic tech companies to see if they’re doing enough.
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Google’s Next Big Product? The City.
Google’s Next Big Product? The City.
Why we should be worried about Alphabet’s urban ambitions
Paris Marx
Mar 15, 2018
Elon Musk’s “Innovations” are Not the Future — They’re Delaying It
Elon Musk’s “Innovations” are Not the Future — They’re Delaying It
Tech CEOs are out for themselves, not the public good
Paris Marx
Jan 25, 2018
Transit Agencies Should Be the ‘Amazon for Transportation’
Transit Agencies Should Be the ‘Amazon for Transportation’
Uber can’t be allowed to have that much power
Paris Marx
Nov 23, 2018
The Driverless Revolution Isn’t Coming Anytime Soon
The Driverless Revolution Isn’t Coming Anytime Soon
Self-driving cars have come a long way, but still have a long way to go
Paris Marx
Jan 12, 2018
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It’s Not ‘Green’ to Preorder Cars Like iPhones
It’s Not ‘Green’ to Preorder Cars Like iPhones
Tesla fans aren’t saving the planet by ordering every new model
Paris Marx
Nov 25, 2019
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Will Be Dirty and Unequal
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Will Be Dirty and Unequal
Batteries for new cars will require a lot of new mining
Paris Marx
Jun 14, 2019
Uber’s $200 Helicopter Ride is a Preview of its Pricey Flying Cars
Uber’s $200 Helicopter Ride is a Preview of its Pricey Flying Cars
New airport service shows short flights are not equitable
Paris Marx
Jun 6, 2019
London and Oslo Took On Cars, But the Key was Investing in Alternatives
London and Oslo Took On Cars, But the Key was Investing in Alternatives
Whether cities choose congestion pricing or regulations, they must expand transit, cycling, and pedestrian spaces
Paris Marx
Jun 3, 2019
Tesla on Autopilot Slammed Into (Another) Truck
Tesla on Autopilot Slammed Into (Another) Truck
Autopilot is “far less competent than a human driver”
Paris Marx
May 22, 2019
Why Humanity Needs to Shrink its Global Footprint
Why Humanity Needs to Shrink its Global Footprint
The natural world needs space too
Paris Marx
May 17, 2019
How Vancouver, Melbourne, and Auckland are Reducing Car Use
How Vancouver, Melbourne, and Auckland are Reducing Car Use
Taking on cars isn’t just a European thing
Paris Marx
May 13, 2019
Bird Will Try Anything to Turn a Profit
Bird Will Try Anything to Turn a Profit
It’s renting scooters, selling them, and creating its own platform
Paris Marx
May 9, 2019
A Million Tesla ‘Robotaxis’ Would Cripple Urban Transport
A Million Tesla ‘Robotaxis’ Would Cripple Urban Transport
Research shows ride-hailing services are bad for cities
Paris Marx
May 2, 2019
Elon Musk is Going to Get (More) People Killed
Elon Musk is Going to Get (More) People Killed
New plans for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving is full of red flags
Paris Marx
Apr 23, 2019
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