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Re:In Japan, a growing number of car-sharing users don’t ren... by Blahah on Friday July 05, 2019 @06:04AM (#20361258)
I don't think it's strange. I often prefer to work or study in the car compared to using busy (library) or expensive (cafe/coworking space) alternatives. Home is reserved for relaxation and family, and I learned when I used to commute a long way by car that it serves as a mobile private and separate space that's perfect for self improvement and learning.
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Re:In Japan, a growing number of car-sharing users don’t ren... by TheRealSteel on Friday July 05, 2019 @11:22AM (#20363193)
I am affected strongly by association. I concentrate fine at work, but in my bedroom, my brain can't get out of relaxation mode. It's constantly going "this is the room we sleep in, it must be time for sleep"

And I have gone to my car to study before. It works! Not everyone can have a home office.

I was lucky to have the opportunity to move into a 4Mx5M bedroom with room for a large desk, office chair, and couch, and it helps immensely.

The mind is powerful.

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Re:In Japan, a growing number of car-sharing users don’t ren... by aiisjustanif on Friday July 05, 2019 @06:14AM (#20361306)
It wasn't uncomfortable to study in? No table or useful space to put things on to read or write, imo.
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Re:In Japan, a growing number of car-sharing users don’t ren... by Blahah on Friday July 05, 2019 @06:20AM (#20361336)
No, I use software, digital reading and audio to study. I don't need a surface or to handwrite. Served me well through undergrad, PhD and 7+ languages :).
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Re:In Japan, a growing number of car-sharing users don’t ren... by Brakenshire on Friday July 05, 2019 @09:26AM (#20362323)
I wonder whether there are any cars that can fit a good desk in the passenger seat. You’d have thought it’d be useful for a lot of people.
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Re:In Japan, a growing number of car-sharing users don’t ren... by Fogest on Friday July 05, 2019 @05:25PM (#20366005)
Haha, it sounds like kids know what they are doing [0]! When I was a kid I had a "lap desk" for the car to do colouring that looked like this one: http://wpills.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lap-desk-kids-...

We need those in adult versions!

[0]: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uRIAAOSwBwBZje5O/s-l300.jpg

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