1) a large number of persons gathered closely together; 2) (verb) to gather in large numbers, throng or swarm; 3) (verb) to press forward; advance by pushing…
My curiosity is continually drawn to the masses of people, which shouldn’t be so surprising given that there are approximately 20 million people in this extremely large city where a third of the world’s cranes are in constant use, building up, up, up. Answering the question ‘Where does a mass amount of people live in a city of its size?’ will result in explaining the overwhelming vertical ascent that is happening as we speak.
My curiosity is continually drawn to the masses of people, which shouldn’t be so surprising given that there are approximately 20 million people in this extremely large city where a third of the world’s cranes are in constant use, building up, up, up. Answering the question ‘Where does a mass amount of people live in a city of its size?’ will result in explaining the overwhelming vertical ascent that is happening as we speak.I don’t think I’ve ever seen such mass construction and growth. We all hear and read about China’s emergence as a power-house, but to see it in action is mindboggling. The locals seem to pay no attention, but take some Midlander whose construction exposure has been limited to a new salon or the one house in town being built and you have sensory overload and a bit of head scratching.
And who is to say there should be rules of the road? Why would one be so silly to think commuting can be practical and rules based here in Shanghai. Take 20 million people add cars
, pedal bikes and electric bikes and you mathematically get the answer “may the first person win”. At first we were appalled at the lack of pedestrian right-of-way. A car simply bumps and presses forward if a person or cyclist dares to try to cross the street in front of it. Why are these people not screaming, fingering or frowning. Come on! How about the good ole’ American verbal assault better known as road rage!! Why do they look at the driver with no emotion, no care and no discernment? Why? Why not? How else can one move forward in the midst of masses if politeness and rigid rules step in? Does this explain our Midwestern turtle drag?
Daily Myth Solver: Electric bikes are meant for one rider. Not so quick. Try three. Husband, wife and small child – the later two riding English Saddle.
And who is to say there should be rules of the road? Why would one be so silly to think commuting can be practical and rules based here in Shanghai. Take 20 million people add cars
, pedal bikes and electric bikes and you mathematically get the answer “may the first person win”. At first we were appalled at the lack of pedestrian right-of-way. A car simply bumps and presses forward if a person or cyclist dares to try to cross the street in front of it. Why are these people not screaming, fingering or frowning. Come on! How about the good ole’ American verbal assault better known as road rage!! Why do they look at the driver with no emotion, no care and no discernment? Why? Why not? How else can one move forward in the midst of masses if politeness and rigid rules step in? Does this explain our Midwestern turtle drag?Daily Myth Solver: Electric bikes are meant for one rider. Not so quick. Try three. Husband, wife and small child – the later two riding English Saddle.
very exciting. I'm going to put this on my google reader so I always see the updates.
ReplyDeleteOut of Chaos comes order? Hmmm doubt it, every man for himself and hold on tight to those girls!
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