Friday, December 24, 2010

Digitopolis or Pre-Robotopolis..?


Eric called it Digitopolis..; which is perfectly true.. Should I add description as "The Pre-Robotopolis.."
I guess; A threshold for futuristic and perfectly functioning Cities & Citizens; yet neither pretty to adore nor attractive to belong to..!!


The end of our less-perfect, yet livable and lovable humane experience..
Global technology companies are offering “smart city in a box” solutions. Governments are responding to their pitch: a smarter, cleaner, safer city. But there is no guarantee that technology solutions developed in one city can be transplanted elsewhere. As firms compete to corner the government market, cities will benefit from innovation. But if one company comes out on top, cities could see infrastructure end up in the control of a monopoly whose interests are not aligned with the city or its residents.

http://www.fastcompany.com/1710342/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-smart-city

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