The city of Oakhaven was not divided by walls, but by the "Hum."
Elias got into his car and looked out the window. The digital filter snapped back into place, turning the grey smog into a "sunset haze" on his smart-glass. Mara picked up her bag and ran for the bus, the weight of the "Gig-Grid" settling back onto her shoulders. Social Class and Stratification (Society Now)
In the Basin, stratification was measured in time. The wealthy bought time; the poor sold it. Mara’s commute took three hours because she couldn't afford the "Express Veins." Her healthcare was a chatbot that usually told her to drink more water and take a nap she couldn't afford. The city of Oakhaven was not divided by