Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: Are we in a series of collective traps; using something only because everyone else ...

Are we in a series of collective traps; using something only because everyone else does:

'People often drive when they could walk or cycle (or let their children walk or cycle) because they do not feel safe on the roads. But the main danger on the roads? All those people driving, many of whom are only driving because they do not feel safe' (Tim Harford/FT).

Social media is similar, it makes us unhappy but being left out is worse.

Is capitalism itself a collective trap?

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