Guest Thinkers — July 17, 2009

“Free” Transportation

What if there was free transportation based on the elimination of BIG OIL?

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Imagine that a new technology was invented that eliminated the use of conventional fuels for vehicles, and instead uses a resource that’s free or low cost (e.g. non-potable water), allowing everyone to be able to move around freely without regard to cost. What would happen to our society and our economy? Discuss the pros and cons.

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