If I had to identify those responsible (and symbols) degradation of the social, environmental and political and economic well as cultural of our time, the technological inventions that made possible our "development" and that have entered our lives since the war up to now becoming part of our thinking, our actions, our experience, these two entities would own the television el 'car. Both means of transport if you will, the first carries pictures and sound in every part of the world, the other transports people and goods at high speed but still small compared with the physical dimensions of our planet.
Television has eliminated the conversation in the household, at dinner and after dinner, literally has bewildered generations, mesmerized at the sound of movies, television series, commercials increasingly fierce, not to mention the latest crap like dramas, reality shows and stupid TV game show with showgirls increasingly naked and prosperous.
everyone knows, but few can live without TV, because we are all drug addicts and influenced so much that we believe in ourselves, "the television said," increasingly limiting our ability and critical investigate relevant topics. In recent years, however television has deteriorated so much that many are realizing it and begin to turn it on more often. In reality, what will happen is the complete liberation of all television households and will be a ... your choice and completely natural. The television network will be replaced by the web, but that does not just passively receive information but allows active interaction and the full freedom of expression. Only turning off the television we can start a real change.
While the TV with the process of alienation has already begun and we are already well advanced, with the car, especially in Italy, we are faced with a big rock hard to break down. However it is inevitable and perhaps even the defeat of the car much closer than we think.
The useful efficiency of a gasoline engine has a maximum of 0.3, this means that over 70% of into the machine via the fuel is wasted and dispersed into the atmosphere as heat. Would be more correct to speak of boilers on wheels rather than cars, since their main function is to heat the air.
But cars are not only inefficient, pollute a lot, make noise and create chaos in the streets of overcrowded cities. The cars require parking lots, roads, bridges, intersections, traffic lights, petrol stations, mechanics. Even thinking about a hypothetical car that went to sparkling water with good performance and a fully air pollution is clear, however, will not solve the traffic problem in big cities. The machines involved plenty of room and do not represent absolutely the most effective way to get around the city, even if we disregard the noise and pollution problems are still the physical limits of space and space in the streets. Traffic is the highlight of such a system does not work, a system that has reached its saturation, its end, because of its obsolescence is no longer an advantageous method or rational, in many respects (environmental, economic , social, visual, practical and health). The traffic increases the confusion, noise, stress, air pollution. Also moving into the car isolates people together, locked in their cockpits comfortable, and often put them against each other for questions absurd.
Finally do not forget the most important aspect, namely the dead and disabled in road accidents. It is unthinkable in a civilized society have to risk their lives every morning to go to work. All these are reasons to conclude that the cars are not and will never be the most effective way to get around, especially in big cities. This is not a personal opinion, it is a fact.
The most efficient means of transport for short and medium routes has already been invented, no need to strive with all the super technology research and even to spend much money. The medium perfect for short trips is by bicycle. It does not pollute, does not take up space if not a little more than a person walking, does not require energy but that of our body, makes no noise, is not dangerous in case of accidents at normal speed, allows for more to keep fit physical and perhaps save money in the gym. For all other transfers, there are public transport, a dense network of urban rail, silent and electrical reaches every part of town, with a nominal price.
The use of the machines will be increasingly discouraged up to be banned (as it has in the historic centers), the cars will disappear from the garage, well disappear from the sidewalks, when we need a car for a specific reason or rent one. We will live better without cars or motorcycles or scooters, there will be silence in the city, more space for walking and cycling, more security for all, more clean air, more freedom of movement, more chances to meet friends or acquaintances, and exchange a few words in civilization.
The automobile manufacturers have already converted their production immediately and strive to find a new product to market risk if they do not want to close with serious economic losses for everyone.
The world of the future will be a better world: to eliminate TV from our homes and cars will be one of the first steps.
Image taken from the book "The decline for all" by Nicolas Ridoux
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