The proposition "telecommunications means the end of geography" is false because
A) telecommunications are a poor substitute for face-to-face interaction.
B) administrative functions of businesses still continue to cluster in cities.
C) it has allowed the decentralization of routine functions.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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Telecommunications have indeed transformed how we interact and conduct business, but they haven't eliminated the importance of geography. Face-to-face interactions remain crucial in many contexts (A), businesses and administrative functions still tend to cluster in urban areas for various reasons including networking and resource access (B), and while telecommunications have allowed for some decentralization (C), this doesn't equate to the end of geography's relevance.

The Proposition "Telecommunications Means the End of Geography" Is False