Another Gentle “Nudge” . . .
Whatever their failings, machines generally don’t second-guess you. Turn them on, turn them off. Point them in a certain direction. Command them to move or spin or do whatever it is...
Worst New Car “Safety” Features
Some of you might remember the '90s sci-fi flick, Demolition Man. It starred Sylvester Stallone and portrayed a future world obsessed with "safety." That's our reality, today.
If you've seen the movie,...
All Over The Road Clover
But, he's not "drunk" - so it's ok!
The driver (loosely used) in the video above was almost certainly sober. But his form of impairment (incompetence? senility?) is not socially stigmatized, much...
Automotive Anomalies
The '60s Twilight Zone TV series specialized in the thought experiment - the what if? And the what the hell, too.
It's becoming like this on the road - and in our cars....
Clovers’ Union
The Clovers who style themselves Consumers Union - not having been elected to this status by any actual "consumers" - have decided they want the government to impose a new mandate...
Dangerous New Car Features
New cars have become so “safe” they’re becoming dangerous. They have systems which make an accident more likely - while touting how much more crashworthy they are now vs. previously.
Arguably, the...
Scooter Clover
Actually, it's the Clover behind the scooter. The scooter can't help that it's slow. Its rider is given' 'er all she's got, cap'n!
But the SUV behind the Clover - ahead of...
BMW Clover
Rolled up behind a BMW Clover the other day. Despite his "ultimate driving machine," this "driver" apparently fears driving the speed limit - or even within 5 MPH of the speed...
Vehicular Narcolepsy
People aren't asleep at the wheel - they are unconscious behind the wheel. The Safety Cult has done its vile work, turned most people into narcoleptics who operate in ultra slow-motion...
Vidcast: Presumptive guilt
This Vidcast was inspired by my muse, Clover, whose every view seems to be based on the idea of presumptive guilt. This is an idea similar to "pre-crime" - if you...