Explore the dark, fascinating history of Kowloon Walled City, the most densely populated place on Earth, where over 35,000 people lived in total lawlessness inside a maze-like vertical slum. In this episode of the Downtime Podcast, uncover the true story behind Kowloon Walled City, from triad gangs, illegal businesses, and unlicensed doctors to the tight-knit community that thrived without government control. Discover how this real-life dystopian city in Hong Kong inspired movies, video games, and cyberpunk worlds before being demolished forever. Timestamps below:
0:52 - History of the Kowloon Walled City
5:20 - The Lawlessness of Kowloon
11:05 - The Demolition of Kowloon Walled City
12:45 - How did they construct this city?
14:25 - How did the residents of Kowloon Walled City feel about it?
18:12 - What did the Kowloon Walled City inspire?
20:55 - Ins and Outs
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