Future tech will give you the benefits of city life anywhere

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September 27, 2017 Today's TED Talk Future tech will give you the benefits of city life anywhere 11:07 minutes · TED@UPS Don't believe predictions that say the future is trending towards city living. Urbanization is actually reaching the end of its cycle, says logistics expert Julio Gil, and soon more people will be choosing to live (and work) in the countryside, thanks to rapid advances in augmented reality, autonomous delivery, off-the-grid energy and other technologies. Think outside city walls and consider the advantages of country living with this forward-thinking talk. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Will drones save us or destroy us? Depending on who you listen to, drones will either save the world -- or usher in our techno-driven doom. Here, take a look at the light and dark side of drones. See exclusive articles on the TED blog. Watch » 15 talks · Total run time 3:56:05 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM What can scientists learn from dolphins playing whack-a-mole? By creating tech that lets dolphins play computer games and request belly rubs, we can understand their intelligence and perhaps even get a preview of life on other planets, says marine mammal researcher Diana Reiss. Read more »   Download the TED app

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