Humans are evolving (again).
Physiological Needs:
Food, water, oxygen, temperature regulation, sex, elimination, rest, activity.
Society introduced humanity to:
Agriculture, domesticated animals, crafts, trades, villages, housing, burials, markets, economy, politics, and more.
Thus, human needs became more complex.
For the first time in our existence, access to goods is not limited by proximity to sea ports or markets.
That inherent need is what led to traditional societal design and development. And why 9 of the 10 most populated US cities, are historical "port cities".
In fact, 72% of the most populated US cities are home to at least one small port, or within 200 miles of a medium port.
Globalization has peaked, and future societies will no longer follow traditional growth patterns.
And probably why most of the "quickest" growing areas in the US since 2010 continue to be more "in-land".
But more importantly, "people" are becoming less vital in keeping trade alive.
Autonomous drones and vehicles will help create more efficient societies and change how we live, plan, and develop cities in the future.
But the Hyperloop will challenge our definition of a "city" entirely, and require a new approach to globalization and urban development.
It’s not just because of the speeds...
Hyperloops are a significant game changer because it will happen on land.
In some ways, we are going to invert our historical evolution of society.
And we may even need to reevaluate the purpose of society entirely.
When people are not required for labor or goods, and a small segment of the population controls the majority of the global economy, humans will need to evolve (again) to find homeostasis.
I don't believe this is a bad thing.
I don't think our path is bleak.
I don't think we should stop Amazon from an inevitable future.
Honestly, I feel we should do the opposite.
Which is why I spent several unanticipated weeks organizing my ideas and research to present to Amazon during their public search for a new headquarters location. It didn't make their final cut, but it gave me a reason to articulate concepts that were hidden in the back of my mind for a while. It also created a definitive end to the ideation phase I've been on for the past three years. Amazon was not the catalyst for the Newport Colony concept, but it is a good place to end it (for now).
As I inch further along on the implementation phase of everything else I've been working on, I decided to share the proposal with anyone who's interested in reading it. Hopefully, it can inspire someone to start thinking a little further into the future when trying to evaluate how to move forward today.
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