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NUS Cities Lecture Series: Why Cities Why Science

Cities pose some of the most exciting and difficult questions about science, people, and complex systems. In this lecture, Prof. Luís Bettencourt shows how studying cities provides a lens into human nature and the structure and dynamics of social change. This perspective clarifies puzzling features— from the spaces we build and sources of wealth to mental health and social tolerance—and offers quantitative predictions about future cities and social life. The talk concludes by returning to the practical problems of cities to discuss the present paradigm shift in urban planning—embracing complexity and adopting an attitude that humanizes people and encourages change. NUS Cities Lecture Series investigates ideas, policies and projects developed by urban experts, which aspire to create sustainable, resilient, and liveable cities. #cities #complexity #complexsystems #socialchange #socialdynamics #urbanism #practicalproblem #lifestyle #humanize #people #nus #urbanredevelopmentauthority #ura #urbex