Ep. 49 - Happier Maps, Better Routes, and the Tyranny of Efficiency with Daniele Quercia

Daniele Quercia, Professor of Urban Informatics, talks about his research into what makes a city and a travel route good. Our algorithms aren't measuring things like sights, smells, and ambiance, and these are the things that can affect our mood and overall wellbeing. We discussion:- The change in focus from Efficiency to Exploration- The Political Map (or technically accurate map) versus the phychological mind-map- Making daily habits more inspiring- Ideas for urban planners and for changes to the modern workplaceGo to localmaxradio.com/49 and goodcitylife.org for more information. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe