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I‘m baffled that you in all seriousness think that it‘s a good idea to live like that. It‘s less resource consumption, ok (for now at least). What about all the

I‘m baffled that you in all seriousness think that it‘s a good idea to live like that. It‘s less resource consumption, ok (for now at least). What about all the downsides to humans? Constant noise. Being exposed to people all the time. Pollution (by that I mean trash on the streets)? What about the pandemic? People had serious mental health issues during that time, that lived in places like you describe, because their appartements were tiny and they weren‘t allowed to go out. I don‘t know man, to me you describe a real dystopian future. Just because it‘s a solution, doesn‘t mean it‘s the best/right solution.

avianlyric 4y ago
Sounds like you’ve never lived in a block of flats before. There’s nothing dystopian about apartment blocks. For us theirs is no constant noise. The flats have excellent sounds insulation between them so you can’t hear neighbours, and height means there’s zero road noise, or noise from people outside. Our flat is substantially quieter than any detached house I’ve ever stayed in, except perhaps houses deep in the English countryside where there isn’t another human for miles. There’s also very little pollution. High density house means high density tax revenue, so the local authority is substantially better funded than any rural authority, meaning our roads are clean and free of litter and rubbish, and in excellent mechanical condition because the local authority operates an aggressive maintenance schedule. For space, we have miles of car free paths and parks, which can all be reach without crossing a main road. It’s substantially easier to walk our dog off lead here than it is in suburbia, where you’re stuck to tiny pavements and the constant fear of a speeding driver. Every time I stay in the country side I feel trapped, unable to go anywhere without getting in car. I can’t just put a coat on, go outside, and just walk somewhere pleasant, get a coffee, sit in a park, walk along the river, do some quick shopping, or grab transit to visit a friend. Instead the countryside forces me get in a car to go anywhere, something I would rather not do, and certainly not something I consider freedom.
ajuc 4y ago
Fun fact - nights in the countryside were louder than in the city. Dogs are barking whenever anything moves near them and then for 15 minutes a wave of barking goes through the village. Meanwhile in the cities if you don't happen to live near a big multi-lane road - it's basically silent. Also - what kind of a city has trash on the streets?
balfirevic 4y ago
> I don‘t know man, to me you describe a real dystopian future. It's hilarious to hear that I and almost everyone I know have been living in a dystopia our whole lives.

avianlyric 4y ago

Sounds like you’ve never lived in a block of flats before. There’s nothing dystopian about apartment blocks. For us theirs is no constant noise. The flats have excellent sounds insulation between them so you can’t hear neighbours, and height means there’s zero road noise, or noise from people outside. Our flat is substantially quieter than any detached house I’ve ever stayed in, except perhaps houses deep in the English countryside where there isn’t another human for miles. There’s also very little pollution. High density house means high density tax revenue, so the local authority is substantially better funded than any rural authority, meaning our roads are clean and free of litter and rubbish, and in excellent mechanical condition because the local authority operates an aggressive maintenance schedule. For space, we have miles of car free paths and parks, which can all be reach without crossing a main road. It’s substantially easier to walk our dog off lead here than it is in suburbia, where you’re stuck to tiny pavements and the constant fear of a speeding driver. Every time I stay in the country side I feel trapped, unable to go anywhere without getting in car. I can’t just put a coat on, go outside, and just walk somewhere pleasant, get a coffee, sit in a park, walk along the river, do some quick shopping, or grab transit to visit a friend. Instead the countryside forces me get in a car to go anywhere, something I would rather not do, and certainly not something I consider freedom.

ajuc 4y ago

Fun fact - nights in the countryside were louder than in the city. Dogs are barking whenever anything moves near them and then for 15 minutes a wave of barking goes through the village. Meanwhile in the cities if you don't happen to live near a big multi-lane road - it's basically silent. Also - what kind of a city has trash on the streets?

balfirevic 4y ago

> I don‘t know man, to me you describe a real dystopian future. It's hilarious to hear that I and almost everyone I know have been living in a dystopia our whole lives.