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I wish for a world without the automobile. (self.monkeyspaw)

submitted 2 months ago by henfredemars to c/monkeyspaw@sopuli.xyz

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Sometimes, I really feel like the invention of cars has done more harm than good. Let's go back to good times, and rely on other forms of transportation potentially better for ourselves and the planet.

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[–] henfredemars 1 points 2 months ago

Even if they didn’t disappear instantly, the mass starvation that would occur due to no changes in infrastructure whatsoever to accommodate this wish would create legendary horror. Definitely unforeseen negative consequence.