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Originally Posted by Wheeldog
Great attitude. All-too-often we confuse consumption with happiness. It is possible to live a relatively simple lifestyle that can be both interesting and satisfying. The coming years are going to be challenging, but there is no reason to fear the changes that they will bring. Start now by cutting back on non-essential purchases and travel. Treat it as a challenge.
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I would not call it a "relative simple life style", just because more people find themselves more comfortable with less cars or without them. PT as well as taking the bicycle are means of transport that don't have to feel inferior towards the car. All you need is a city design that gives the people a choice instead of forcing them into being enslaved by the car.
While your point is true, I want to make clear that just exchangeing your car does not in the least force you to live a "relative simple life style" at all. Thats what maybe opponents of alternative means of transport claim but in reality thats an entirely independent decission. Of course, you can choose both, but you clearly don't have to.