Using Big Data To Understand The Cultural Wealth Of Cities

Cities are inherently complex places, and as such, it can be difficult to fully explain their successes or failures. French anthropologist, Pierre Bourdieu believed that cultural capital, such as education, intellect, and knowledge play a crucial role in individual success. Might the same apply to cities?

A recent study led by the University of Cambridge attempted to find out. The task was made especially difficult by the challenge inherent in actually measuring cultural capital. The team believed they found a way that revolved around the social networking site Flickr.

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