Can’t help but wonder what has been the impact of the support, e.g through subsidies, for automaker industry both nationally and internationally.

We keep on hearing that it’s a huge industry, that it “creates” lots of jobs, that people buy cars from their own country as a form or pride, etc. I bet some of it is true but I also bet the negative impact is not communicated as clearly. Any research on the topic? I imagine it might highlight precisely how the EV transition (which in itself is also problematic due to car usage, battery recycling, etc) has been radically slow down, maybe also public transport usage, CO2 emission, etc. Anyway I’d love to read a paper on the topic.

That’s not the real question though. The real question is rather are there any “real physical proof” that Jesus had literally anything special that is in itself being the “son of God” or anything related to religion.

Anybody (sadly) can be crucified, especially during a period where it is trendy. Anybody can walk through part of the desert. Anybody can organize a meal, give a speech, etc.

Even if it’s done exceptionally well, that does not make it special in the sense of being the proof of anything religious. We all have friends with unique talents, and social media helped us discovered that there are so many more of those around the entire world, but nobody in their right mind would claim that because Eminem can sing words intelligibly faster than the vast majority of people he is the son of “God”.

I also read a book about a decade ago (unfortunately didn’t write down notes about it so can’t find the name back) on the history of religion, from polytheism to monotheism, and it was quite interesting. If I remember correctly one way to interpret it was through the lens of religions maintaining themselves over time and space, which could include growing to a sufficient size in terms of devout adepts. The point being that veracity was not part of the equation.

I’m not sure what your credentials are in the surveillance “business” but I bet he’s seen, and experienced, even contributed to, sadly, a lot more than a random stranger on the Internet.

I don’t like that he hints as scenario rather than being clear about it. I don’t like that a lot of his posts are political and seeding doubts about institutions… yet, again, based on his CV, he’s seen a lot more than anybody I know and thus his perspective, even his warnings, do matter.

I’ll still draw my own conclusions, and keep learning about the topic, both the technology and who funds it, but yes I’ll be more wary since his tweet.

Jumps by 16%? Jump to 16%? I would question my own mastery of English but if others had the same problem then arguably it was not clear enough.

Yes… I thought 'WTF… that can’t be right" then read the first sentence, went back to the title “Oh… no I didn’t misunderstand, I was mislead”. Bad OP.

My bad I didn’t see that proportion thanks for clarifying. As more than half are already going over the speed limit then there is indeed a more systemic problem. I thought it was about say 10% fringe that go with heavily modified bikes. I’m not sure more tech would help though, rather than fines with explanation of the risk until people do start respecting the limit. If people are unable to respect that and it causes more accidents, then yes ISA on e-bikes, cars, everything causing accident on the road.

They can, cf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_speed_assistance with example in this thread

Apparently starting ISA in July 2024 https://www.brusselstimes.com/855280/self-braking-cars-all-new-cars-to-be-fitted-with-speed-limiting-technology

at least easier to find those who do it and fine them.

Missed that part, can you please clarify how?

I can’t see why this is not a good idea

I believe the argument here is that it’s security theater, i.e it looks positive but in practice has literally no effect. To clarify if people buy a “normal” e-bike today, they are already speed limited. Consequently people who have bike going faster that said limit are doing something already beyond the ordinary. The likelihood that such people would suddenly change their behavior to buy typical bikes when they have even more restrictions is probably not high, but the announcement still makes it look like something is done for the greater good.

Damn, finally. Can’t wait to see this actually take place. Only ambulances, firefighter or such services that genuinely need the speed and can justify it should be able to go fast in a city. On a highway where everybody are in properly protected vehicle all going in the same direction, sure, go fast, but a city where people actually live, kids walk to school, people walk their dogs, why going over the speed limit where you could literally kill someone.

July 2024 is very close but I wonder what will be the percentage of cars on the roads supporting ISA. I imagine less than 1% so curious about the rate of change. I imagine that due to LEZ though it could go relatively fast. There is hope after all for a city genuinely made for people.

Genuine link as verified from https://github.com/Andre0512/hon#support

I’m in nearly B as I usually only buy things with proper protocols, e.g Zigbee, that might not need a dedicated plugin. So obviously Haier is now a company I won’t buy anything from and will actively not recommend to anything who cares about my opinion on IoT.

I don’t think that’s a realistic comparison. Deflation is just about money whereas technology has actual usage and each iteration is more powerful. Money is exactly the same now and ever, a mean to exchange value.