The Idea of a Mall

Yesterday a fascinating intergenerational conversation took place on X. And it put me in mind of a subject we haven’t touched on in a while: The cultural impact of the mall – how it rose to dominance, and how it faded. While loving the idea of a mall is a Gen X tendency and Gen Y affliction similar to nostalgia for Blockbuster, it’s a widespread phenomenon that merits scrutiny.

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