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Breaks down and you have no idea how to fix it and have to hand over cash to the guy you bought it from, because your generations of accumulated animal husbandr
by jacalata 13y ago
Breaks down and you have no idea how to fix it and have to hand over cash to the guy you bought it from, because your generations of accumulated animal husbandry knowledge is now useless? Does not magically replace itself with newer models like your farm animals did? Introduces new and unexpected dangers like a blade that accidentally cuts off your childs hand, because while you and your children are very familiar with the dangers of farm animals, machinery is totally unfamiliar? Check, check, check...
- stinkytaco 13y agoYes, like I said, I was playing devil's advocate. But I would be willing to bet you own a car and it's a significant part of your lifestyle. And if you don't I'd still take that bet with every adult I talk to and come out ahead. I'm also willing to bet that your car has a negative impact on your health and the environment (from the atmosphere to the planning of your city). My point is that world changing inventions do occur (rarely) and they are met with skepticism.
- jacalata 13y agoWhile I agree that you would normally win that bet, I am the one you'd lose it on - I have never owned a car and take the bus every day instead ;) My point, I think, was that even if an idea is good and worth introducing, transitions are hard and shouldn't be handwaved away.