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510 sats \ 5 replies \ @pi 19 Feb 2023 \ on: Carless cities? What about these are bitcoiners so against? C'mon guys. bitcoin
Can you list any positive point for modern cars?
Well apparently people think that a nice one will get strangers to sleep with you. I had a nice one and can't say this was my experience. But look, if it's parked behind you in your dating profile pics, it might attract a certain type.
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A car provides optionality. If there's a major earthquake in SF and the grid is fucked and you want to get out but there are no busses, a car will be how you get out.
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In this particular scenario, you’re probably fucked no matter what. There are only a handful of roads out of SF, and a lot of them will probably either be congested or crumble.
That aside, I get what you’re saying.
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Or war.
Think about all the civilians in Ukraine driving west to Poland, fleeing the invading Russian troops.
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Still not. 🙂
I think you are very biased in your assessment of the utility of cars.
Here's one: if you have several kids, it's a useful tool to have, because time becomes very scarce with kids.
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