Cities are the source of creativity, innovation, and economic growth – but also inequality, pollution, and contagious diseases, Oxford professor Ian Goldin explains in his highly engaging DLD talk.
Given the rapid pace of urbanization, the challenges we face require solutions from cities, Goldin makes clear. “In cities lies our collective destiny”, he says.
Cities provide opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and innovate. “It’s always collective genius, it’s always people sparking off each other”, Goldin notes.
The Oxford researcher also analyzes the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on city life and the future of work and suggests how cities can become more resilient in the age of climate change.
