It’s often been said, and I agree, that if you would propose the concept of a library nowadays, it would never get accepted. (I adore libraries by the way, in theory and in practice.)
Give away quality content? For free? Government sponsored? Without advertising? Cui bono?
— Which brings me to the question… which proposals nowadays are getting laughter and ridicule, but could be equally important for society? —
“Driving in European cities is sure to kill any joy you might derive from getting behind the wheel. The remedy is simple – don’t drive in cities.“
https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/europe-s-new-road-rules-are-making-driving-a-nightmare-for-tourists-20231103-p5ehce.html #UrbanMobility #mobility #cars #lez #urbanism #urbanplanning (h/t @timrichards)