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They're an increnmental improvement, but to a dead end.

Saying that, they do have a somewhat hidden advantage - as it takes more effort and planning to drive any particular distance, EVs will reduce the amount of miles people drive.

Buying an EV and maintaining your existing driving habits is like drinking only one bottle of Jack a day while dying of liver failure.

We enforce that rule whenever we have guests (typically, family members). Obviously it doesn't need enforcing otherwise, as neither of us has a smart phone.

What's interesting is the defensiveness people express when they are are called up on a social behaviour which would be completely unacceptable and weird a few years ago.

Frankly, kids want what you have. If it's bad, don't use it yourself!

Having kids was the final trigger to make me get rid of my smartphone, although I admit this is an extreme step.