Smart Cities Are Built By Smart People, Not Smart Things

Aug 5, 2019 | smart cities

Smart Cities Are Built By Smart People, Not Smart Things
Amid the enthusiasm over smart cities, the most important element of any city is being forgotten: the people themselves. Smart things cannot replace smart people. If city leaders hope to see a return on their smart city investments, they must invest in cultivating educated and empowered citizens.
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