I don't think its quite that simple, I wouldn't assume that car use is always a net positive for standard of living and more cars are always better. Reducing ca

I don't think its quite that simple, I wouldn't assume that car use is always a net positive for standard of living and more cars are always better. Reducing cars would likely reduce car fatalities and pollution, for example. Vehicles are also expensive and can be stressful to maintain and pay for. Choosing to remove a cat from your life and finding a way to make that work can be a net positive long term. Obviously that wouldn't work for everyone, but if it works for some then we have to accept that more cars don't always equal higher standard of living.