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Tyler's avatar

Loved this article, I would say as someone who does own a house in the suburbs something I do enjoy is seeing is that there are some people who do walk through the neighborhood. I especially like seeing the local kids ride their bikes around. Close proximity to a public park (walkable by sidewalks even!) seems to help this occur more often although I'd feel better if my subdivision paid to have speed bumps put down.

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Jesse  Porch's avatar

Loved this piece, and it immediately brings to mind LM Sacasas' work on asking deep questions about technology (and accepting that the answers are often uncomfortable, and we should probably take notes of that):

https://theconvivialsociety.substack.com/p/the-questions-concerning-technology

In particular, ones I find often not sufficiently considered in our American context, at least:

* What are the potential harms to myself, others, or the world that might result from my use of this technology?

* Upon what systems, technical or human, does my use of this technology depend? Are these systems just?

* What would the world be like if everyone used this technology exactly as I use it?

* What risks will my use of this technology entail for others? Have they consented?

* Can the consequences of my use of this technology be undone? Can I live with those consequences?

* Does my use of this technology make it easier to live as if I had no responsibilities toward my neighbor?

* Can I be held responsible for the actions which this technology empowers? Would I feel better if I couldn’t?

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