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Evolutionary psych professor; wrote some books. Into the deep past & far future, esp. genes, minds, civilizations, sex, freedom, families, & Effective Altruism.

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    1. Geoffrey Miller‏Verified account @primalpoly Oct 25

      Imagine how exciting & inspiring it must be to be young & talented in China today, living through a massive civilizational renaissance, with national pride & hope for the future. We're failing young people in America if they can't feel the same.pic.twitter.com/XbrZVtuKF1

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    2. Dan Carter‏ @danieljcarter82 Oct 25
      Replying to @primalpoly

      Sure. But that's just a picture of trains mate...

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      Geoffrey Miller‏Verified account @primalpoly Oct 25
      Replying to @danieljcarter82

      Lots of high-speed trains that we can't manage to build....

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        2. Kev M‏ @BogeyInTheDark Oct 25
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          Accessible to what percentage of the population in terms of cost?

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        3. Jonathan JK Morris‏Verified account @Jonathanjk Oct 25
          Replying to @BogeyInTheDark @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          More than it is to Americans. Have you seen their rail network? Did ask the question without a cheeky Google first? Tickets are also cheap.

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        4. Kev M‏ @BogeyInTheDark Oct 25
          Replying to @Jonathanjk @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          He specifically pointed out high speed trains. I asked how affordable typical fare would be relative to avg income there. My expectation is that their hi-speed network is more for the political and business elite / middle class. Whereas India's 'steampunk' rails move avg joes.

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        5. Jonathan JK Morris‏Verified account @Jonathanjk Oct 25
          Replying to @BogeyInTheDark @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          Because someone said "just trains mate", taking his statement literally, instead of in terms of representation. China's trains are for everyone. You should see what happens during Golden Week in terms of travel. The Chinese people need and properly use their rail network.

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        6. Kev M‏ @BogeyInTheDark Oct 25
          Replying to @Jonathanjk @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          No doubt. And there are many things to admire about the new hi-speed system. I bet the overall train system (not high speed) serves the avg joe better as a cost-effective travel option. Seems planes are cheaper for average traveler in U.S.

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        7. Jonathan JK Morris‏Verified account @Jonathanjk Oct 25
          Replying to @BogeyInTheDark @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          This wasn't a comparison between planes and trains though. You're building up and debating your own strawman. But anyway 2 points: 1. Figure out a way to fly 1.3 billion Chinese people domestically vs 350 million Americans. 2. Trains are more environmentally friendly.

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        8. Kev M‏ @BogeyInTheDark Oct 25
          Replying to @Jonathanjk @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          I'd like to see a bit more investment in inter-city train travel (even moderate speed) in U.S. Just pointing out reasons (inexpensive alternate mode that's faster) why there doesn't seem to be as much commitment politically here.

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        9. Jonathan JK Morris‏Verified account @Jonathanjk Oct 25
          Replying to @BogeyInTheDark @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          No committment because public transportation is considered a communist tool of oppression (please don't take that too seriously) vs a car, representing individuality.

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        2.  ❌ American Lion  ❌‏ @stsrights Oct 25
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          Lol exactly. We have Amtrak.

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        2. FalcoGroyper‏ @FalcoGroyper Nov 3
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          Because you haven’t stolen the technology from Japan & Germany

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        3. Boulos  🇸🇾‏ @BoulosAlQans Nov 3
          Replying to @FalcoGroyper @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          Burgers have the technology, but there are several issues: 1) population density - only the Boston-DC corridor warrants it 2) cost of land - Boston-DC is an expensive place to buy land 3) um, "diverse" population - public transit in the US always suffers from this

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        1. Jon Neale‏ @jonneale01 Oct 27
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          As they say Mr Hitler did an awesome job keeping those trains rolling into yhe station on time too!!

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        1. ryan‏ @khia2333 Oct 26
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          We don’t need them Your conceit assumes we do.

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        1. Pale_Primate‏ @PALE_Primate Oct 25
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          Why the hell would the USA want to build high-speed trains that Americans won't use?

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        1. Ministry of Cryptospeak‏ @Troublespeak Oct 25
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          The Chinese steal their train designs from European companies.

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        1. Malapert Press‏ @Runthenovel Oct 25
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          Lots of suicides.

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        1. rex‏ @lizadonrex Oct 25
          Replying to @primalpoly @danieljcarter82

          You have a lot of jet to fly a cross the nation why need high-speed train to do that.

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        1. popcon sentimonies‏ @CohCon Oct 25
          Replying to @primalpoly

          i reckon the cost of labour and the ease with which the CCP can acquire land may be key factors, more so than some lofty sense of national purpose also — the empty cities China has built in the desert shouldn’t be overlooked, nor should the related property bubble

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