I think it's actually both. Some people buy bigger cars for looks/status, and then others (esp. parents of small children) feel compelled to buy a larger, safer vehicle in response. In the case of minivans, they are…
This is sadly untrue; larger vehicles are safer, and the largest are the safest. Legislation is the only way I can see to stop the vehicle size/weight arms race.…
Strict weight limits would be hugely beneficial for addressing environmental, safety, and infrastructure cost concerns. A related--albeit more "out-there"--idea is to impose momentum limits in addition to speed limits…
Top comment smells like it was paid for (or posted) by the CCP.
Counterpoint: a strong sense of identity is a crucial ingredient for a meaningful life. Studies have consistently shown that actively religious people are happier that their non-religious counterparts. Identities can…
Did the startups fail because people were stealing intellectual property? (For example, by illegally obtaining trade secrets, such as proprietary source code.) Or did they fail because they were unable to create…
I believe what they mean to convey is "the majority of people benefiting from increasing automation are those with higher IQs."
I think it's actually both. Some people buy bigger cars for looks/status, and then others (esp. parents of small children) feel compelled to buy a larger, safer vehicle in response. In the case of minivans, they are…
This is sadly untrue; larger vehicles are safer, and the largest are the safest. Legislation is the only way I can see to stop the vehicle size/weight arms race.…
Strict weight limits would be hugely beneficial for addressing environmental, safety, and infrastructure cost concerns. A related--albeit more "out-there"--idea is to impose momentum limits in addition to speed limits…
Top comment smells like it was paid for (or posted) by the CCP.
Counterpoint: a strong sense of identity is a crucial ingredient for a meaningful life. Studies have consistently shown that actively religious people are happier that their non-religious counterparts. Identities can…
Did the startups fail because people were stealing intellectual property? (For example, by illegally obtaining trade secrets, such as proprietary source code.) Or did they fail because they were unable to create…
I believe what they mean to convey is "the majority of people benefiting from increasing automation are those with higher IQs."