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September 22, 2006 19:03 +0000 | Society & Culture Why I'm Here 2

I'm sitting in my cubicle, slowly coming to realise how very screwed we all are.

Not more than 10' from me, a bunch of my coworkers are engaged in yet another conversation about cars. This makes no less than 5 car worshipping sessions in one day. As much as those of us who despise cars might fight against them, the fact is that the overwhelming majority of people outside of downtown areas not only love their cars, but they've made them a permanent fixture in their culture. Even if gas climbs above $2, these people will have to be dragged kicking and screaming out of those thrice-damned machines.

On a happier note though, Spacing Wire has mentioned a nifty bike ride happening in Toronto tonight in light of the festive occasion. I can't attend it myself, but if you're so inclined, I suggest you check it out.

Comments

noreen
22 Sep 2006, 8:48 p.m. |

its the culture. ideas - even if for the good of humankind take time to evolve. plus cars have become people's hobbies and passions. those are harder to get rid of.

Colin
25 Sep 2006, 2:19 p.m. |

Doing away with cars is unreasonable, what we need is the speedier development and deployment of alternative fuels. I'm sure you wouldn't object to a car that's carbon/emission neutral... ;-) Whether society wanes itself off oil or not is the key, unfortunately I think we're screwed.