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Why all the programming topics? Here's what I'm working on at the moment. - Computational neuroscience (I have vague ideas for a Ph.D thesis) - World history

Why all the programming topics? Here's what I'm working on at the moment. - Computational neuroscience (I have vague ideas for a Ph.D thesis) - World history (I've come to realize the breadth of my ignorance) - French (I studied it in school from age 7 to 14 and still struggle to hold basic conversations) - Driving (I'm 24 and don't have a license... that has to change)

jrockway 17y ago
I'm 24 and don't have a driver's license. I have no need for one. (I live in Chicago. Fine public transit, good roads for cycling.) I am planning on getting a pilot's license this summer, however. Unlike driving, flying is actually fun.
- boryas 17y ago
  How can you know that driving isn't fun if you don't have a license? There are many people (e.g. all of Finland) who find it quite fun :)
  - jrockway 17y ago
    I've driven before, I just didn't get my license in the required timeframe.
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evanrmurphy 17y ago
- Driving (I'm 24 and don't have a license... that has to change) I don't know about your specific situation, but in general driving is overrated. It's a stressful activity that provides no exercise, and owning a car is expensive (more so than most people realize). I think you're best off if you can find a place to live where walking, biking and public transit are all you need. That's what I hope to do. So if you're feeling self-conscious for going so long without a license, don't. You really haven't missed out on much.
- keefe 17y ago
  ...except for being able to go wherever you want, whenever you want.
  - evanrmurphy 17y ago
    Depends on the city. In Dallas you'd feel trapped without a car, but in D.C. the metro can get you wherever, whenever.
    - Locke1689 17y ago
      Except Georgetown. D.C. public transportation is sometimes pretty crappy.
  - biafra 17y ago
    Here in Berlin I use car sharing for that. The next car is as far away as a parking place for my own car would be. It's 1.50€/h plus 0.2€/km. The biggest problem is that I have to put the car back to where I took it.
    - rms 17y ago
      I would definitely do car sharing if I could for that price. It's more than twice as much for me. http://www.zipcar.com/pittsburgh/check-rates http://www.zipcar.com/pittsburgh/check-rates
      - keefe 17y ago
        yep, zip car in SF is similar. Cars are just still too cheap, if you don't let your pride fuck with you in which one to pick.
- ErrantX 17y ago
  counterpoint: learning to drive before going to uni was the best investment I made.

jrockway 17y ago

I'm 24 and don't have a driver's license. I have no need for one. (I live in Chicago. Fine public transit, good roads for cycling.) I am planning on getting a pilot's license this summer, however. Unlike driving, flying is actually fun.

boryas 17y ago
How can you know that driving isn't fun if you don't have a license? There are many people (e.g. all of Finland) who find it quite fun :)
- jrockway 17y ago
  I've driven before, I just didn't get my license in the required timeframe.

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evanrmurphy 17y ago

- Driving (I'm 24 and don't have a license... that has to change) I don't know about your specific situation, but in general driving is overrated. It's a stressful activity that provides no exercise, and owning a car is expensive (more so than most people realize). I think you're best off if you can find a place to live where walking, biking and public transit are all you need. That's what I hope to do. So if you're feeling self-conscious for going so long without a license, don't. You really haven't missed out on much.

keefe 17y ago
...except for being able to go wherever you want, whenever you want.
- evanrmurphy 17y ago
  Depends on the city. In Dallas you'd feel trapped without a car, but in D.C. the metro can get you wherever, whenever.
  - Locke1689 17y ago
    Except Georgetown. D.C. public transportation is sometimes pretty crappy.
- biafra 17y ago
  Here in Berlin I use car sharing for that. The next car is as far away as a parking place for my own car would be. It's 1.50€/h plus 0.2€/km. The biggest problem is that I have to put the car back to where I took it.
  - rms 17y ago
    I would definitely do car sharing if I could for that price. It's more than twice as much for me. http://www.zipcar.com/pittsburgh/check-rates http://www.zipcar.com/pittsburgh/check-rates
    - keefe 17y ago
      yep, zip car in SF is similar. Cars are just still too cheap, if you don't let your pride fuck with you in which one to pick.
ErrantX 17y ago
counterpoint: learning to drive before going to uni was the best investment I made.