Would Star Trek's Transporter Destroy Cities or Save Them?
Reason Magazine • 12/23/2025 – 12/26/2025
Summary
The article titled "Would Star Trek's Transporter Destroy Cities or Save Them?" explores the implications of a speculative technology on urban density and sprawl. It examines the demands that such technology may place on city planning and development.
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