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I'm not sure which tragedy of the commons you're referring to. Do you mean that people shouldn't replace an old car with a new car just because the new one is s
by tshaddox 3y ago
I'm not sure which tragedy of the commons you're referring to. Do you mean that people shouldn't replace an old car with a new car just because the new one is safer, because of e.g. the impact on the environment?
- trgn 3y agothe fact that people are caught in the safety arms race (which really just means buying a larger, heavier car). a rational decision individually, but trashes up the city and makes it less safe for everybody else, especially pedestrians and cyclists.
- troyvit 3y agoGotcha. As somebody who bikes a lot I totally agree.