In a recent RedCast segment, scientists Sergio Sacani and Miguel Nicolelis explore the idea that cities did not emerge solely out of a need for housing. Instead, they argue that the first urban centers arose from social organization, cooperation, and information exchange, redefining the course of civilization. A city, they contend, is a living system of ideas, power, and connection—not just buildings and streets.
"More than buildings and streets, a city is a living system of ideas, power, and connection."
This perspective challenges conventional views on urban development and invites reflection on the relationship between cities and civilization. The full discussion is available in the RedCast episode.