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> ... motorcycle or bicycle. The interface is a bit like riding a horse, There is no truth to this: First, riding a horse is a _cooperative_ enterprise. You ha
by nanis 5y ago
> ... motorcycle or bicycle. The interface is a bit like riding a horse,
There is no truth to this: First, riding a horse is a _cooperative_ enterprise. You have to communicate with another living being and convince it to do what you want. It is not just a matter of pull one way to go in that direction. Second, the horse has a survival instinct. With good communication that instinct is lined up with your desires. A motorcycle, on the other hand, does not care whether it or you survive anything.
I am far from being a competent rider, but I'd rather be on a horse.
- _carbyau_ 5y agoAnecdote: The wife and I enjoyed a tourist horse ride. Because of my motorcycle past time I was assigned "the fast horse". The enjoyable leisurely ride out only had a minor disagreement regards a path shortcut under a low hanging branch. The ride back included a gallop in shallow lake waters. Apoplectically incompetent I hung on for dear life trying to balance standing crouched in the stirrups while we proceeded to overtake everyone thanks to the horses own plan. Thankfully the lead guide called forwards telling it to slow and it was someone else who fell off into the shallow water as we came to a stop. I am far from being a competent rider - either horse or motorbike - but I'd rather be calling the shots! To each their own. :-)
- nanis 5y ago> but I'd rather be calling the shots! With a horse, you get to communicate and convince. Also, stretching your legs and not squeezing would help. > To each their own. :-) Definitely.