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Re:Mathematics has changed. Let's act like it by stevenhuang on Sunday November 01, 2026 @08:18PM (#50331867)
So drive then. You can also move. The point is there are options. Many cities have strong infrastructure and have embraced walk ability. If not driving is such a big deal to you, why not do something about it?
Re:Mathematics has changed. Let's act like it by sassbadger on Monday November 02, 2026 @03:09AM (#50334252)
You're arguing like an edge lord here. What he is saying is that you're effectively forced to drive. Not so difficult to understand. There are plenty of people fighting for change but because our political and economic landscape is captured by big business, it's not so easy.
Re:Mathematics has changed. Let's act like it by defrost on Monday November 02, 2026 @03:14AM (#50334285)
This is extremely location dependant.

Not everybody in the world is effectively forced to drive. Sure, maybe if someone has the misfortune to be an US city they have no other option but there are other places that are not like that and cities with good public transport and relatively low car usage.

Re:Mathematics has changed. Let's act like it by sassbadger on Monday November 02, 2026 @10:50AM (#50338514)
Yes but GP is describing basically the norm, while I'd argue the minority here lives in a public transport utopia like the Netherlands or Denmark. People generally have very few options outside car ownership, even in cities.