Non-Places (by Marc Augé)

Non-places, a concept by anthropologist Marc Augé, refer to transient spaces that lack unique identity and social connections, such as airports, shopping malls, hotels, and highways. These places are designed mainly for movement and function rather than fostering community or personal experience. They often feel anonymous and impersonal, emphasizing efficiency over individual identity. Non-places highlight the modern tendency toward uniformity and superficial interactions in a globalized world, where people pass through these spaces without forming lasting relationships or attachments.