Geography
Population Density and Social Behavior in Cities
Quick fact
In highly dense neighborhoods, people often have fewer close friends but a larger number of casual acquaintances, and they are more tolerant of social differences—yet they also tend to keep more psychological distance from strangers to avoid overload.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed that you feel more anonymous in a crowded city than in a small town, yet you might also feel a surprising sense of community? What exactly does living in a dense urban environment do to the way we interact with others?