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Why New Yorkers walk fast
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by futura · 17 jul 2026
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Chapter 1
The psychology of the pace of life
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The landmark 1976 Bornstein study
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Milgram and the cognitive overload theory
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The global pedestrian speed test
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Why density creates physical urgency
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Chapter 2
The design of Manhattan's grid
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The Commissioners Plan of 1811
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The math of long blocks
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The missing back alleys of Manhattan
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The subway stairs cardiovascular workout
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Chapter 3
The economics of time in the city
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The opportunity cost of walking
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The wage and walking speed correlation
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The rush hour survival instinct
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The multitasking pedestrian culture
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Chapter 4
Sidewalk etiquette and social contracts
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The unspoken pedestrian highway
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The tourist versus commuter clash
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The art of the gaze detour
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The geometry of crowd weaving
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