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Originally Posted by svelten
That's a great infographic. I would also say London but can understand taking the position of New York. London, for me, still seems to be the more closely connected with every part of the world between the two, even if it is not statistically and economically ahead.
I agree with your succinct analysis and sum it up by observing ...
London is it, because ofthe overflowof New York City, as well as of many other financial capitals (a reality too subtle to grasp for most people), and so because of its geographical position, spanning all time zones with major financial centers for at least a couple of hours during the global business day.
London is already at the center of time where GMT is set and all other timezones are based from.
London is also already the geographic center (space) where the Prime Meridian (0-degree longitude) divides the Western and Eastern hemispheres.
If Einstein's Theory of Relativity is correct where the space-time continuum defines the dimensions of the universe, and London is at the center of both space and time, it is safe to conclude that London is the center of the universe.
London is already at the center of time where GMT is set and all other timezones are based from.
London is also already the geographic center (space) where the Prime Meridian (0-degree longitude) divides the Western and Eastern hemispheres.
If Einstein's Theory of Relativity is correct where the space-time continuum defines the dimensions of the universe, and London is at the center of both space and time, it is safe to conclude that London is the center of the universe.
Having London be the defining point of GMT is the result of English dominance over a considerable portion of the world. If it had been another power, we would likely have had a different reference point. This does in effect validate your point.
As to your second point. Every single location is at the center of the universe. The Big Bang happened everywhere.
Having London be the defining point of GMT is the result of English dominance over a considerable portion of the world. If it had been another power, we would likely have had a different reference point. This does in effect validate your point.
As to your second point. Every single location is at the center of the universe. The Big Bang happened everywhere.
I’d say it would have to be a city that transcends national boundaries. That has a major connection and influence over multiple global regions and other major cities/societies.
It should be a place that is remarkably safe, wealthy and healthy. It should also be modern, not bogged down by previous setups.
Maybe it should have major attractions (Disney), more high rises than any other city and arguably the biggest consumer culture in the world betweeen both informal street stands and high end malls.
It could be one of the world’s major shipping ports. Perhaps also have 2-3 Top 50 world universities. Be a major financial hub, and be at the forefront of innovation in architecture/technology, alternative transit (sans car), natural conservation practices around a city.
Perhaps for good measure, let’s put it within a 5 hour flight of half the world’s population, too.
For now, I'd say it's still New York City but I think that is slowly changing and London will one day replace it and that I believe is already starting to happen.
For me, a true world capital is one that is not only diverse on paper but in practice. I think that with it's income gap not nearly as wide, great social programs etc. London would seem to be a more inviting place for people and in turn, businesses. NYC, like many American cities is fast becoming a playground for the rich whereas, from what I'm able to tell, London doesn't seem to be slipping down that slope. For this reason, I think London is slowly overtaking NYC.
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