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I read a lot of people on these boards when describing NYC, they call it the "center of the world". Is this an American-centric perspective or is it really true? People on the other side of the world don't necessarily think so! London. Paris. Tokyo. Hong Kong. Many think these have more to offer culturally and have more infulence on the world than NYC. Your thoughts?
If you live in china than its hong kong, japan than its tokyo etc. I think nyc(like the united states of america) has the most overall presence though. One that is felt both here in america and overseas
Several decades ago: Yes, NYC was pretty much "The center of the World".
This was especially true after WWII, when Wall St. started to get out of the depresstion, America was the sole Superpower on Earth, and the city was the largest in the world.
Now we live in a world, in which information and ideas flow via the Internet.
NYC is starting to loose its grip on the most important city in the World.
NYC is still an important global city. Though, I believe by the end of the Century, a city like Hong Kong or even Tokyo, or even surpise! London, will pass her up.
In much of the 20th century, NYC (or the Northeast Corridor to be more exact) had a decent claim on being the center of the world. It seems like that's been moving further and further away from the truth though.
Several decades ago: Yes, NYC was pretty much "The center of the World".
This was especially true after WWII, when Wall St. started to get out of the depresstion, America was the sole Superpower on Earth, and the city was the largest in the world.
Now we live in a world, in which information and ideas flow via the Internet.
NYC is starting to loose its grip on the most important city in the World.
NYC is still an important global city. Though, I believe by the end of the Century, a city like Hong Kong or even Tokyo, or even surpise! London, will pass her up.
Most people could care less about NYC. They are way more concerned about their own cities. Whatever city someone resides in is the center of their universe
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