Some thought that the dislocations of the pandemic, combined with the rise of videoconferencing, would finally sever the link between place and innovation. It’s undeniable that white-collar employees are more likely to work remotely, and some have used this opportunity to move to smaller and cheaper cities while clocking in for firms based many miles away. But America’s superstar cities still draw many of the country’s most talented workers. While remote and hybrid work have stabilized at a much higher level than before COVID, it is notable that in August 2023, the videoconferencing company
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