Research Article: Scaling in Ancient and Modern Cities
Despite notable differences in appearance and governance, ancient human settlements function in much the same way as modern cities, according to new research led by SFI Professor Luis Bettencourt and former SFI Omidyar Fellow Scott Ortman.
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Santa Fe Institute Update (March/April 2015)
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