Dave Troy: Social maps that reveal a city's intersections — and separations

The video explores non-geographic maps that depict social relationships in cities like Baltimore, San Francisco, and Rio de Janeiro. It highlights how these maps reveal community dynamics, cultural diversity, and social tensions. The speaker argues that cities are defined by the relationships among their inhabitants and suggests using social data to address segregation and redefine diversity.

What does each dot represent in the new type of map discussed in the introduction?

• A city

• A building

• A street

• A person

In the Baltimore network, what acts as the bridge between different communities?

• Music

• Sports

• Education

• Technology

What is a major concern in San Francisco according to the social dynamics section?

• Crime rates

• Lack of public transport

• Gentrification

• Pollution

Which community in San Francisco is noted for not getting along well with the tech community?

• Healthcare community

• Education community

• Sports community

• LGBT community

How is Rio de Janeiro described in terms of its social landscape?

• Heterogeneous

• Monotonous

• Isolated

• Homogeneous

What is a key takeaway about segregation from the conclusion section?

• It is unavoidable

• It is beneficial

• It is a natural phenomenon

• It is a social construct

According to the conclusion, what is a city primarily composed of?

• Relationships of people

• Geographical areas

• Buildings and streets

• Economic activities