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Freakonomics Radio
The hosts repeatedly highlighted the title as a key argument that cities are humanity's greatest invention, emphasizing its claim that urban life makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier. Stephen Dubner introduced it, and Zach Ware noted it had inspired the Downtown Project, while the author even discussed its ideas with Zappos staff. The overall tone was enthusiastic endorsement of the book's perspective.
Episode: PLAYBACK (2015): Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... La...
It was a manifesto published by Ed Glazer that served as inspiration for the Downtown Project, discussing the positive impact of cities on various aspects of life. The project was partially inspired by it and Glazer himself visited and gave a talk to Zappos employees.
One of his main inspirations was a Harvard economist named Ed Glazer, who four years ago published a manifesto called Triumph of the City.
The work that we first found that really I think sowed the seeds for what would become the Downtown Project was Ed Glazer's book.
I was very flattered when Tony reached out to me. He read my book and seems to have been excited by it, and it's deeply flattering obviously.
Episode: 434. Is New York City Over?
It was discussed as a book that claims cities are humanity's greatest invention, boosting productivity, intelligence, environmental friendliness, health, and happiness, among other things. The podcast host and guest then discuss the book's claims.
In 2011, Glaeser published a book called Triumph of the City. How our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier.
You call the city our greatest invention, which means you're putting it ahead of mathematics, the computer, antibiotics, rum raisin ice cream. How so?
Episode: In Praise of Maintenance (Rebroadcast)
It was mentioned while discussing how cities are one of humanity's greatest inventions, contributing to various aspects of well-being.
He's the author of a book called Triumph of the City, how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier.
Episode: 263. In Praise of Maintenance
It was mentioned as the work of a Harvard economist, an expert on cities, who believes they are one of humanity's greatest inventions.
He's the author of a book called Triumph of the City, how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier.
Episode: 205. Could the Next Brooklyn Be ... Las Vegas?!
It was mentioned as a manifesto that served as an inspiration for the Downtown Project, focusing on the idea that cities are our greatest invention, leading to a variety of benefits.
One of his main inspirations was a Harvard economist named Ed Glazer, who four years ago published a manifesto called Triumph of the City. How our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier.
The work that we first found that really, I think, sowed the seeds for what would become the downtown project was Ed Glazer's book.
I was very flattered when Tony reached out to me. He read my book and seems to have been excited by it.
Episode: 162. “If Mayors Ruled the World”
It was mentioned as a book by an economist at Harvard. It was said to be titled 'Triumph of the City', not 'Triumph of the Nation State'.
He's also the author of a book called Triumph of the City.
Notably, the title of this book is not Triumph of the Nation State.
Episode: EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update)
It was mentioned as a book written by an expert on cities who also believes that they are one of humanity's best inventions, and it was said that it makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier.
He's the author of a book called Triumph of the City, how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier.
Episode: EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update)
It was discussed as an example of a book that highlights the importance of cities and how they are one of humanity's best inventions, and also touched upon the topic of infrastructure and maintenance in the context of city development.
He's the author of a book called Triumph of the City, how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier.