• @crispy_kilt@feddit.de
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      61 year ago

      It is a car if all it does is transport one worryingly fat human being from their home to their office and back

      • @Steve@communick.news
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        51 year ago

        Now you’re getting into the philosophy of names and labels. Does a label follow an objects form or function or neither? Does it’s use simply follow from the convenience of relaying an idea through the limitations of language?

        In your example, does the label change if the human is not fat? Or if they are going to the bar instead of work? What is really pertaining to the nature of using the label “car” in your example?

  • @ililiililiililiilili@lemm.ee
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    161 year ago

    I have no affiliation, but this seems like a good place to bring attention to “The Guardrail Guy” on YouTube. He calls out damaged and improperly-installed guardrails. I’m not implying a bad guardrail had anything yo do with this particular incident. Just bringing awareness to a good citizen.

    • @Steak@lemmy.ca
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      21 year ago

      Yeah if this is the guy I think it is he lost his daughter to a car accident that involved an improperly constructed guardrail. If it was properly constructed she would probably have lived.

    • astraeus
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      361 year ago

      There is very little that can stop a semi-truck at highway speeds

          • astraeus
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            31 year ago

            Yes, I’m not sure if the truck finds the stop so gentle but the driver (and surrounding traffic) at least is able to walk away if their brakes fail.

        • Brad Boimler
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          41 year ago

          We have those in the US as well but the are filled with gravel I believe so the truck an get stuck in it to slow down even more but only in mountain areas do we have them.

          • @BloodSlut
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            41 year ago

            to be fair, i do believe swizerland is entirely mountain areas

  • @Eczpurt
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    111 year ago

    Guess it’s more of a guiderail if your car is massive enough, good lord.

    • @abbadon420@lemm.ee
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      71 year ago

      That’s what it’s supposed to be. It’s not supposed to stop a car, it’s supposed too guide a car away from a certain area, often trees or houses.

  • VeganPizza69 Ⓥ
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    21 year ago

    cars are too safe for those inside them. This is the result.