18 Sep 07
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Originally posted by HandyAndyDefinitely. It's pretty amazing how the PC revolution (for lack of a better term) has changed the world. Obviously, not all good.
I lean toward Ford as the father of American industry and mass production. But good arguments can be made for Gates..
Do you feel Gates had a comparable impact and revolutionized society the way Ford did?
Also, I hate driving and I'm not a big fan of cars in general. (I know Ford did more than that.) I'm jealous of you east coast people with all your fancy 20th century trains and whatnot.
EDIT: For example, if I wanted to play chess, back in the day, I'd have to find a local, willing and worthy opponent--not an easy task where I live. If I couldn't find one, I'd have to find a chess club (much harder without the internet). My only alternative would be to play against some computerized thingy (no doubt, I often do that on here). Anyway, I'm grateful for all the options I now have.
18 Sep 07
Originally posted by rbmorrisThat's one of the worst things about L.A. Cars are so important here it's really hard to live without.
Definitely. It's pretty amazing how the PC revolution (for lack of a better term) has changed the world. Obviously, not all good.
Also, I hate driving and I'm not a big fan of cars in general. (I know Ford did more than that.) I'm jealous of you east coast people with all your fancy 20th century trains and whatnot.
Then again I don't remember it being much different in Berkeley.
18 Sep 07
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI can't tell you how much time (and money) I waste in/on my car every year because CA hasn't woken up and adopted some sort of train system, like the rest of the world. It's frustrating as hell.
That's one of the worst things about L.A. Cars are so important here it's really hard to live without.
Then again I don't remember it being much different in Berkeley.