> The problem is we'd be way less productive and we'd be much poorer. There is no proof that the current ridiculous state of the matter, where everyone in the

> The problem is we'd be way less productive and we'd be much poorer. There is no proof that the current ridiculous state of the matter, where everyone in the US constantly moves oneself together with 3 tons of steel for 2 to 3 hours a day is particularly productive either. If mobility was somewhat less easy, maybe we'd find another productivity hilltop which could be higher than the current one. In fact, we'll have to find such an alternative, less mobile way of life sooner of later.