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From Apple Maps to Autonomy: Top tech blunders of 2012 — Tech News and ... - GigaOM

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Why Is 'Authenticity' So Central to Urban Culture?

Why Is 'Authenticity' So Central to Urban Culture? | Sniffer | Scoop.it

As Jane Jacobs has said, it is in the mix of the streets where cities get their unique character and retain their independence. Authenticity comes from living in the city, rather than above it.


The more alike our cities and neighborhoods become, the harder we try to seek out spaces, food, and clothes that affirm a sense of realness and rootedness. The more alike we become, the thirstier we are for perceived individuality. And in crowded cities, being an individual means being rooted in modern notions of authenticity...


Via Lauren Moss
Pedro Barbosa's insight:

Authenticity and Character. I have been talking a lot about this issues as a trend for some time and reinforce its importance for the next years.

 

Pedro Barbosa | www.pbarbosa.com | www.harvardtrends.com

ParadigmGallery's comment, February 3, 3:47 PM
a lot of insight in this piece...TY