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Why We Drive
Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road
Book • 2020
In 'Why We Drive,' Matthew B. Crawford blends philosophy and hands-on storytelling to explore the significance of driving in human life.
The book delves into Crawford's own experiences restoring a vintage Volkswagen and his journeys through various automotive subcultures.
It is a meditation on the competence of ordinary people, the rewards of 'folk engineering,' and the existential value of driving.
Crawford argues against the trend of self-driving cars, highlighting the importance of human agency and the battle for democratic self-determination against surveillance capitalists.
The book is a celebration of the human spirit and the freedom associated with driving.
The book delves into Crawford's own experiences restoring a vintage Volkswagen and his journeys through various automotive subcultures.
It is a meditation on the competence of ordinary people, the rewards of 'folk engineering,' and the existential value of driving.
Crawford argues against the trend of self-driving cars, highlighting the importance of human agency and the battle for democratic self-determination against surveillance capitalists.
The book is a celebration of the human spirit and the freedom associated with driving.
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