538: 40 Years From Now, The U.S. Could Look Like Las Vegas

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https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/40-years-from-now-the-u-s-could-look-like-las-vegas/

However, the article does not address whether (self-)segregation, as described in a previous article https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-most-diverse-cities-are-often-the-most-segregated/ , may increase or decrease.

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Oh, you’re only talking about the people. No problem.

I thought you were talking about the appearance of the city. I was appalled when I read your thread title.

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Based purely on my observations, if it does reflect the demographics there, I sure as heck hope we’re getting to be more accessible. There were LOTS of wheelchairs there (and those are just people with visible mobility limitations) and it was a really inaccessible town.

(Yes I know that this is based on race, but disability is a demographic too.)

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I thought this was going to be about climate!

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Me too!

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I wouldn’t know what the place looks like. The idea of a town full of drunks and gambling addicts has always turned me off.

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I have to say that Las Vegas is a place that I have no desire whatever to visit.

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Phew, I thought this was about climate and water loss too.

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Oh, you’re only talking about the people. No problem.

I thought you were talking about the appearance of the city. I was appalled when I read your thread title.>>>>>>>>

LOL, me too!