Sociology

Human mobility networks reveal increased segregation in large cities

H. Nilforoshan, W. Looi, et al.

This groundbreaking study by researchers from Stanford University and Cornell Tech reveals that large cities may actually foster higher socioeconomic segregation instead of promoting mixing. With insights drawn from 1.6 billion mobile phone data points, the research highlights how tailored spaces for different income groups contribute to this phenomenon. Learn how strategic city planning can bridge these disparities.

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