Eco-conspiracy, or something more sinister?

[andrewducker]

Levels of urbanization have increased dramatically this century.
As have levels of depression.
The linking factoid being the results of a recent study showing that walks in the country reduce levels of depression and stress in 71% of people. Going for a walk in a shopping centre, on the other hand, made 22% of people _more_ depressed.

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[purpletigron.livejournal.com]

I think that cities are convenient, and can be exciting, but the collective fouling of the nest is depressing.

[andrewducker]

Oh, agreed. I think cities have loads of plus points.

But the only reason I can live in Edinburgh is that it's not a proper city.