Perspectivist@feddit.uk 18 hours ago
False equivalence is a logical fallacy where two subjects are incorrectly compared as if they are equal, despite significant differences between them. This often leads to misleading conclusions, as it oversimplifies complex issues by ignoring important factors.
I think what you meant to say was “boo cars!”
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 17 hours ago
Except both are polluting and take up unnecessary space. A bicycle or public transit is much better.
I think “metaphor” fits better. Media literacy, y’know.
falseWhite@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
“I don’t want to discuss or address any complex issues, so I will double down on the false equivalence”. - this guy 👆 is very smart.
newaccountwhodis@lemmy.ml 14 hours ago
While this captures some important similarities between the two, I think you missed the most important that makes OP’s thought valid.
Both are individualistic approaches, unlike centralized energy generation or public transit, which are collectivist approaches. While the former grants greater independence to wealthy enough individuals, the latter is much more efficient and grants liberty regardless of personal wealth. For the individual in a fragmented and individualistic society, the former makes a lot more sense (especially since they cannot build a big energy plant or rail line). As a society, it’s several orders of magnitude more meaningful to push for the latter.
masterspace@lemmy.ca 14 hours ago
At a fundamental level you’re just discussing different system designs.
Public transit systems prioritize efficient resource use, but they do so at the expense of flexibility and resiliency.
Russia can launch a missile and take out the power to a whole Ukrainian neighbourhood because they all efficiently share a power grid. If they each operated on their own microgrid it would be more expensive and less resource efficient to setup, but it would be more resilient in the face of disruption and easier to move.
That’s all your really discussing here and it’s a common trade off in system design.
JustJack23@slrpnk.net 13 hours ago
Yes, but one system is destructive, polluting and shifts the cost of transportation on the individual. So one system is clearly better here. That is why no one (ok very few people) who have electrified house or apartment decides “you know what I will need a diesel generator”.
JustJack23@slrpnk.net 13 hours ago
Yes, thank you. Very well said.
Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 12 hours ago
Lol, human energy pollutes the most.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 hours ago
boss, i’m tired of constantly winning.