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OTOH, arguments at the speed of thought, with zero option to not participate, would probably resolve quickly.

For example, how often have you talked yourself into/out of a huff, in the shower? Granted it’s just you, but that internal dialogue is powerful.

Now imagine you aren’t separated from other people and your inner debate is you versus a cacophony, but one central idea rises from the noise and takes on one side of the argument in your head so you aren’t arguing against yourself. It still probably feels like arguing against yourself. And you’ll probably lose because one side of yourself knows a lot more than the other side.

Then assume that thoughts aren’t limited by speaking speed (they might not be for you, but they feel like it if you think in words like many people do. This isn’t an inherent limit to communication because you can process thought faster than a string of words can be strung)

Thanks :) I see other countries and how they accommodate people who can’t or won’t or don’t want to drive, and I seriously die a bit inside because solarpunk could be everywhere, it could have, and should have, been here! And instead it’s only places I can never live (too disabled and/or unskilled to emigrate) with the places I can live being wildly opposed to making life even the slightest bit better.

At the same time, I’m genuinely thrilled that that’s a thing at least somewhere. Jealousy notwithstanding, I’m intensely happy for areas that aren’t actively hostile to non-car transit. It all has to start somewhere to prove it works. Trickle-down solarpunk :p

My local thrift shops are packed with books for stupid cheap. A wide variety, too.

Maybe try that and have a happy medium? Not buying something new, but saving something from a landfill.

Oh yeah no I’ve been in that camp for a long while. I’m actively furious that my state had an approved plan for high speed rail like 15 years ago connecting all the major cities in the area, and connecting to the national line. And then some asshole republican came in and scrapped it even though it was already fully funded and ready to go.

It would be active right now if that hadn’t happened. Instead I have to drive 2.5 hrs to see my friend, 2 hours to go to my specialist doctor, and the same 2 hours in the opposite direction to get to the national line. All of those trips were supposed to be under 45 min on the train.

So so fucking salty about it. I fucking hate driving. I hate having to pay to maintain a vehicle. I hate that car infrastructure means walking is almost impossible. I’d love to ride a bike or bus locally, but the infrastructure doesn’t sufficiently exist for either to be practical in my area (I’m not riding my bike on the road. People here would actively try to kill me.)

Everything has to be stretchy, or so loose as to never restrict movement. This naturally means my clothing is a softer texture as well, so lovely bonus.

No necklines that touch my neck. I can do v neck and tank tops, but not crew or turtle neck. Similarly, pants have to flare from knee down, no skinny or boot cut, and shirt sleeves have to be loose everywhere but the wrist.

Socks have to be knee socks. Can’t stand any other kind. They have to have the same overall feel, but can be different colors and stuff. However I only wear socks and shoes when I absolutely have to. I strongly prefer being barefoot (even in snow for short periods like getting the mail), or wearing flip flops if I won’t lose toes to cold.

Seeing both is true love.

Smashed up with the flavor sprinkled over and eaten like popcorn, it’s a snack.

Cooked and whatever, especially with additions if available? Meal.

There are probably more people moving unhindered through this short video than you see in an average traffic jam photo.

If it works on even a few it’s worth it.

We are at the point, I think, and have been for entirely too long, where it’s appropriate to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.

That’s not to say we should be limited to stuff like this, just that there’s no reason not to include stuff like this.

Thanks for the info. That’s horrifying.

People can’t even drive properly with both pedals..

The one year I spent winter months in San Diego, it froze hard enough for pipes to burst all around the area.

I probably brought it with me; I’m from the Midwest, and after the time in San Diego, I lived in Houston TX for a year and we had a blizzard. So. My bad, folks. Tho seeing palm trees covered in ice and snow was one of the best things I’ve ever seen. So surreal.

Wait, evs don’t have a separate brake pedal?

Try using a middleman, like Rumpelstiltskin.

Your debt holders don’t want first born, because that just increases their obligations, but someone will give you a fair market trade for them that you can use as payment, or service in lieu of payment!