G@mastodon.mit.edutoSolarpunk Urbanism@slrpnk.net•What if bikes had been invented earlier?
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7 months ago@lobsterofrevenge @BastingChemina under one mile wouldn’t you just walk?
@lobsterofrevenge @BastingChemina under one mile wouldn’t you just walk?
@wav3ydave @Diplomjodler3 experience in other domains makes me wonder if that’s necessarily true though. I’ve seen plenty of people but “better” computers, appliances, cars that were more expensive but not better for their purposes.
Like spending more on slightly lighter parts isn’t really an advantage if those lighter parts break more often than cheaper heavier parts. Or are harder to repair or replace in the field from non specialist ships. Or make your bike attract thieves…