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"The remote past is different, since it does not threaten the present."
— Kevin A. Lynch
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets ""The remote past is different, since it does not threaten the present."" in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Kevin A. Lynch
Kevin A. Lynch (January 7, 1918 - April 25, 1984) was an American urban planner, author and professor. He is known for his contributions to site planning and urban design, having introduced new ways of thinking about how people perceive and navigate urban environments.
About Kevin A. Lynch
Kevin A. Lynch (January 7, 1918 - April 25, 1984) was an American urban planner, author and professor. He is known for his contributions to site planning and urban design, having introduced new ways of thinking about how people perceive and navigate urban environments.
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