The Rise of the Global City Modern cities are no longer just local hubs—they are nodes in a worldwide network of culture, commerce, and technology. Cities like Tokyo, Berlin, São Paulo, and Nairobi are increasingly defined not only by their geographic location but by their influence on global cultural flows. These urban centers absorb ideas, […]
North American Narratives: AI, Culture, and City Rankings in Canada and the US
When Cities Compete: Culture Meets Computation Across North America, cities are no longer judged solely by population or GDP. Increasingly, AI, tech adoption, and cultural dynamism determine their rankings. From Toronto and Montreal to New York and San Francisco, the interplay of culture and computation is shaping how cities are perceived—both by humans and algorithms. […]