# Within a 15-minute city you may "own nothing and be happy"

Topic: Smart Cities / 15-Minute Cities
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Updated: 2026-07-09T21:43:56.838Z

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#### Card #03: Within a 15-minute city you may "own nothing and be happy"

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- Topic: Smart Cities / 15-Minute Cities
- Updated: 2026-07-09T21:43:56.838Z
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Summary:

"You'll own nothing and be happy" is a controversial phrase originally published in a World Economic Forum essay. It describes a hypothetical 2030 sharing economy where goods are services rather than personal property. T

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"You'll own nothing and be happy" is a controversial phrase originally published in a World Economic Forum essay. It describes a hypothetical 2030 sharing economy where goods are services rather than personal property. The concept sparks intense debate regarding personal autonomy versus corporate subscription models.

Within a 15-minute city those within it may have a lack of ownership as outlined in the essay.

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