International Man: What made big American cities attractive places to live in the past?

Doug Casey: Well, it's not just American cities; it's cities in general. Throughout all of history, cities have equated with civilization.

Cities offer safety, comfort, wealth, and community. They're a medium for people to exchange ideas and trade easily. The Ascent of Man is built on cities and wouldn't have been possible without them. Civilization is all about specialization and division of labor. The larger the city, the freer the society, the greater the possibilities.

American cities have been among the best in history because America itself has offered more freedom and less government restrictions than anything in the past.

It's no mystery why American cities should have been so great in the past, but things are changing. To destroy cities is to destroy civilization.

International Man: American cities have visibly deteriorated across all metrics in recent years.

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Also, see this past interview Andrew Henderson (The Nomad Capitalist) did with Doug Casey (2021):

Doug Casey: Leaving the Falling American Empire

What should you do when taxes are raised in your country? In this video, Andrew interviews Doug Casey, The International Man. Watch as they discuss stimulus checks, where to invest, international business, educating yourself, and opportunities in Africa.

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