[The Wire]

(11-13-2015 02:06 AM)username Wrote:  

Fast forward to 30 seconds in.

Not remotely close to a fully autonomous car but autopilot is obviously pretty incredible tech advancement. Getting to the point where you just get into the car with no steering wheel and can go somewhere is so far away unless there is some breakthrough. The only good thing is we might be old enough that we will need an autonomous car by the time it is available to the masses.

[The Wire]

(11-13-2015 02:56 AM)wi30 Wrote:  

I can't believe some of the commutes you guys live with. How do you do it?

I would learn to love podcasts and think of that time in the car as your podcast time.

[YossariansRight]

I commuted when I was younger, fresh out of college. Occasionally, I find myself driving on some of the routes I used to do on a daily basis and say: "How the fuck did I do that?"

In some cases, commuting long distances is necessary. That's life. But if/when possible, spend the least amount of time possible commuting, it's 100% a quality of life issue.

[Thomas the Rhymer]

(11-13-2015 08:45 AM)The Wire Wrote:  

(11-13-2015 02:56 AM)wi30 Wrote:  

I can't believe some of the commutes you guys live with. How do you do it?

I would learn to love podcasts and think of that time in the car as your podcast time.

I've recently started a new job with a 45 minute commute. I've been listening to audiobooks. I've actually got a lot of 'reading' done, although listening to a book was a skill I had to learn.

But yeah, as fun as my new job is, the drive can be draining.

[Designate]

Last year I exchanged a ~40 min round trip car commute for a ~20 min round trip walking commute.

This move initially was for the purpose of upgrading to a better pad with superior bang logistics.

But the walking to work aspect has been a surprising positive.

It get's my blood flowing to the start the day and give's me a chance to listen to a podcast, work on my languages or chat up chicks along the way.