Cities matter. And Seattle is supposed to be one the better ones. But is it really? Think of this as a spirited salon with the brightest thinkers in town (Dan Bertolet and Charles Mudede among them) all weighing in on a variety of topics that address the overarching concern of what makes this a vital, creative, and livable city. How do we get things done around here (that would be the infamous Seattle Way political process)? Is there any hope for this place when it comes to transportation? Everyone says schools are important, but what's our honest GPA? Does urban density mean I have to give up my parking place? Is there something in the water that makes us so passive-aggressive? Technology makes (some) of us rich and lots of collective energy is consumed by it--is that a good thing? So for anyone in the Seattle area who has been stuck in traffic, or wondered why it takes a decade to make a decision about a bridge, or felt the social cold front among peers--this book is both rant, rave, and revelation about Seattle, as it is and as we wish it would be.