The problems of plastic waste isn’t because the end user didn't recycle; it’s a failure of companies to stop producing garbage in the first place, and they should be accountable for the harm it causes. I know that’s not how it works, but I can dream. Band-aids are easier.

The problems of social media, addictive algorithms and attention theft shouldn’t be blamed on end users. It should be on the companies that design these garbage systems, and they should be held responsible. I know that’s not how it works, but I can dream. Band-aids are easier.

Daihatsu "Deck Van" is pretty rad.

I agree with you on the kei truck. They are pretty darn tough, and have so many uses.

However, they are TINY inside. If you are taller 6'1" and/or heavier than 200lbs, it is a tight squeeze, especially for anything longer than 30 minutes. The "average American" can't fit it a kei truck.

Also, the weird manliness of the average American man would make this truck unsuccessful, simply because it is too small. Which is hilarious, because some of the most resourceful, strongest, reliable and adventurous men I have met drive kei trucks.

I guess finally, the big highways with longhaul trucks and fast speeds are not so good in a k-truck.

I have one. Four wheel drive, turbo, 660cc little motor. There's even a cute "bashguard" built in to the oil filter, which is hilariously the lowest thing to the ground. No frills. Knobs control everything.

I love it. Full-flat back allows for camping in your car (I'm just over 6 feet tall.) Three bicycles and three people can fit. Wood, tools, DIY... And it is tiny, so it is easy to drive and park.

It doesn't like driving faster than about 110km/hr, but that's good enough for me.

The utilitarian trucks you are talking about are k-trucks, or kei-trucks. "Kei" just means "lightweight."

In Japan, they are refered to as "kei-tora": 軽トラ

On that note, kei car minivans like the Honda N-box are just about the most practical car you can buy for your teen offspring - 4 seats and a ton of boot space.

That new Slate pickup looks pretty cool.

I have never owned a truck or a new car and I might buy one if they can truly keep the slate under 20knincluding delivery and all taxes and fees.

IIRC the 20k number depended on the 7k federal rebate that recently expired, so it will probably be more like 27k

F-150 Lightning was supposed to start at $39,974 and ended up at $54,780. I'll be surprised to see Slate actually happening under $30k. Having lost the $7,500 rebate, more like $35k.

USA seemingly can't sell small or base trim cars.

I guess it depends? -Software updates no longer available -Customer support no longer exists -End of legal (or voluntary) obligations to stock replacement parts and offer repair services for the hardware

What was the Chrome extension?

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to pinpoint which one it was. It certainly was a dark reader extension, that I can tell.

Fully agreed.

The day youtube disables the "turn watch history off," is the day I'll stop using youtube.

I, too, could never go back.

something something, "If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them," something something

Wow, this comment was so hard to read with the something something which made me think it was condescending

From what I can tell your comment about: You are talking about paradox of tolerance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance)

That's correct. They are talking about the paradox of tolerance.

I use a solar-powered Casio wave ceptor.

No batteries ever, and the time is always accurate. I haven't touched a button on the watch in years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_Wave_Ceptor