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Pretty good rant. No tangible actions. Here’s what you can do: - Delete all social media. All of it. Now. (Hacker news is ok) - Install Adblockers - Install l

Pretty good rant. No tangible actions. Here’s what you can do: - Delete all social media. All of it. Now. (Hacker news is ok) - Install Adblockers - Install librewolf of mullvad browsers - Pay for proton mail, proton pass, proton vpn - Cancel all streaming services and Spotify - Delete all food ordering apps - Stop drinking alcohol - Own your own car and stop taking Ubers - Don’t discuss politics - Don’t read the news - Only give time to family - Figure out who your friends are, this will become very easy once you delete social media. - Live within your means. - Be charitable - Enjoy the simple things It’s just a start, but I’m living it.

rglullis 2y ago
> Own your own car and stop taking Ubers Given that you went straight to "own your car" instead of "Use public transport, bike around and use regular taxis when needed", I will assign you a 98.85% chance of living in an North American suburb or exurb.
- purple-leafy 2y ago
  I’m about as far away from America as they come. I’m all for public transport, and use it regularly, and I also bike. I use PT to get to and from work (can’t bike), and bike everywhere else. For any further trips I use the car to transport my partner and my dog. You can’t take dogs on public transport in my country
  - rglullis 2y ago
    The point is that your whole "own your car" is just a personal preference, not an imperative.
    - purple-leafy 2y ago
      That’s fair enough. I believe in being more independent from companies and doing your own thing. If you’re fortunate to be in a progressive city with good walkable areas, cycling areas, and public transport options then definitely lean into it
    - tresclow 2y ago
      Yeah agree, owning your car is, like, the one thing I would like companies to free us from the burden of.
      - nonplus 2y ago
        Meanwhile it seems like we're going the other direction/companies are increasing our burden and building unsustainable systems. Edge case: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/fisker-ocean-totaled-over-door-damage-due-to-lack-of-parts/ https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/fisker-ocean-totaled-over-...
- jarboot 2y ago
  The irony of this comment and "Strangers on social media assume you are American and get mad when you correct them." in the essay

rglullis 2y ago

> Own your own car and stop taking Ubers Given that you went straight to "own your car" instead of "Use public transport, bike around and use regular taxis when needed", I will assign you a 98.85% chance of living in an North American suburb or exurb.

purple-leafy 2y ago
I’m about as far away from America as they come. I’m all for public transport, and use it regularly, and I also bike. I use PT to get to and from work (can’t bike), and bike everywhere else. For any further trips I use the car to transport my partner and my dog. You can’t take dogs on public transport in my country
- rglullis 2y ago
  The point is that your whole "own your car" is just a personal preference, not an imperative.
  - purple-leafy 2y ago
    That’s fair enough. I believe in being more independent from companies and doing your own thing. If you’re fortunate to be in a progressive city with good walkable areas, cycling areas, and public transport options then definitely lean into it
  - tresclow 2y ago
    Yeah agree, owning your car is, like, the one thing I would like companies to free us from the burden of.
    - nonplus 2y ago
      Meanwhile it seems like we're going the other direction/companies are increasing our burden and building unsustainable systems. Edge case: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/fisker-ocean-totaled-over-door-damage-due-to-lack-of-parts/ https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/fisker-ocean-totaled-over-...
jarboot 2y ago
The irony of this comment and "Strangers on social media assume you are American and get mad when you correct them." in the essay