Great piece on @restofworld about "digital nomads" and their effect on the places they inhabit.

https://restofworld.org/2023/digital-nomads-visa-pricing-out-locals/?src=longreads

> “I used to go out to eat every Friday,” [head of local tourism board] Heredia said. “Only at current prices, I can’t afford to.” And yet Heredia supported hosting nomads in the city. [...] I observed that her quality of life had been directly affected by their presence. “Yes,” she said, “but it’s better for the economy.”

economy-brain is a hell of drug 🙃