Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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American media often presents an idealized vision of the country, yet this doesn't reflect the reality for many. This video explores how poor urban planning in the United States continues to shock me whenever I visit, specifically the street planning and city design, and how it contributes to devastating car crashes. We examine how oversized roads and inefficient traffic management lead to dangerous conditions for millions of Americans compared with Europe where pedestrians and cyclists are much more prevalent and safer.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - What is suburban slop?
03:28 - How did this happen?
05:35 - The real cost
07:56 - American exceptionalism
08:53 - American suburbs
09:46 - Why this shocks me

SOURCES: withoutapath.substack.com/p/this-shocks-me-coming-back-to-america

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