[p2p-research] "We need more megalopolises"

[M. Fioretti]

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 12:25:24 PM +0100, Christian Siefkes
(christian at siefkes.net) wrote:

> M. Fioretti wrote:
>> I think a some point where cities become too big to function
>> properly, so "more megalopolises" (instead of just "more towns and
>> cities") sounds more than doubtful. However, there can be little
>> doubt that life in cities is generally more energy- and
>> resource-efficient than rural life (shorter distances, more public
>> transport, less heating per person required etc.).  Any sustainable
>> society will require a high degree of urbanization.
>
> Sadly, the article to cite is locked behind a paywall. Could you >
> full-quote it to free it?

No, sorry. It's against their terms of service:

http://www.nytimes.com/ref/membercenter/help/copyright.html

I have already discussed at length on this very list why, in the
interest of free (both as in freedom and as in price) culture I find
wrong or at least very counterproductive to copy full online texts, so
I won't repeat it now, not in this thread at least.

Regardless of my opinion, there is no paywall there. Why do you say
so? As far as I know, there _will_ be one in 2011, but not for casual
readers:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/business/media/21times.html

I sure haven't paid anything to read that page (maybe I did a free
registration, I really don't remember) _and_ it is still readable, I
just checked.

Marco