There’s a certain kind of policy proposal that feels less like a solution and more like a reflex. Something happens, concerns rise, headlines amplify fear or frustration, and suddenly an idea emerges that sounds decisive, bold, and simple. Too simple. That’s exactly what this proposed New York City “lights out” curfew from 11 PM toContinue reading “Lights Out Logic: Why a Midnight-to-Dawn Curfew Is a Misguided Fix for a Complex City”
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Why Bike Lanes Are Dangerous and Sidewalks Should Be the Default Option for Cyclists
Bike lanes are often sold as the ultimate solution for urban cycling, the symbol of progressive, environmentally conscious cities. “Build more bike lanes,” city planners say. “It will protect cyclists, reduce car traffic, and make our streets greener and safer.” But the reality is far more complicated, and in many ways, bike lanes are notContinue reading “Why Bike Lanes Are Dangerous and Sidewalks Should Be the Default Option for Cyclists”
Infrastructure as Legal Persons: Recognizing the Labor of Buildings, Roads, and Bridges
The concept of legal personhood has expanded in surprising ways over the past century. Corporations, abstract collections of humans, are recognized as legal persons, capable of owning property, suing and being sued, and entering contracts. Artificial intelligence is increasingly discussed in similar terms. If entities without consciousness or traditional human qualities can be granted personhood,Continue reading “Infrastructure as Legal Persons: Recognizing the Labor of Buildings, Roads, and Bridges”