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  • This is one of the reason why I think the price of property should be regulated somehow by the government. The cost/ tax of a second house should be exponentially higher to discourage people doing this, so that a renting a second house should be a financial catastrophe. Capitalism, free market does not work, especially for basic human needs (food, shelter, health, energy, and if I may say education).

    I myself bought my house 2 years ago, and the price was already ridiculous. Let’s say I paid almost 100k€ more than the estimated worth of the house (cause of market price). I’m pretty sure the price will collapse after some time. The price can increase 30-40 percent in 3-5 years. It’s crazy. The money invested here is much higher than I did when I was renting an apartment tho.






  • Automation, AI, should be there to make people have more time doing things that they want to do. Means less “mindless” work, more time for art, reading, philosophy, education, spending time with family, etc. The “banal” work which can be automated should be automated so that more people have more time doing things above. I think the concept of universal income with free education, free health care (and maybe free housing) can work with the automation of work.


  • andy_wijaya_med@lemmy.worldtoMemes@lemmy.mlEVs
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    Sounds great! I still don’t think that a cargo bike is very safe. Especially for a baby. :(

    It definitely crosses my mind, that I’d do that if the kid is getting older. But definitely not before 2-3 years old.

    I haven’t bought a car yet. I’m still in paternal leave so I can manage to do everything. Once I start working, let’s see how well we are doing without a car. :)



  • andy_wijaya_med@lemmy.worldtoMemes@lemmy.mlEVs
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    1 year ago

    I don’t dare to bring my now 3 months old baby with bike. The weather is still "summer"y now. In winter I wouldn’t do it. I myself have fallen down from bikes at least 4 times in the last couple of years. I can’t imagine if that happens while I’m taking my baby with bike.


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    1 year ago

    Live in a not so small town in Germany. I haven’t had the need to have a car after I have been living for 9 years.

    I commute with bike to work, take public transport when it’s a farther journey.

    Until I have a daughter a couple of months ago. I realize that I really need a car. :(