No, it's not. But neither is having a diver's license, using modern technology, etc, etc. Yet we all do those things because, just like calling the cops rather than dishing out our own violence, it's just one of the expectations that you have to meet if you want to live normally.
Below a certain point of compliance with modernity you can't really live a normal life.
>But many would say if you broke into their house, shoot first and call the cops afterwards.
That's why I chose petty trespassing as my example.
Well, most people have an addiction to food and shelter and need to get to work to support their addictions. Having a car is much more necessary than going on social media.
To be fair though, I do feel a need to at least have a presence on LinkedIn even though I’m only active on it when looking for a job.
I've not owned a car since, I think, 2016. And even then, only had it because my partner had left the country and wanted me to sell it on their behalf.
If you really want to do without a car, you can.
I can do without Twitter and similar. I'm only on FB for the friends who don't go elsewhere. LinkedIn for employment opportunities (and these days the games). GitHub is more social media than I like (I wish it was just a tool), and I can't avoid the site itself in my job even though I don't partake in the social media aspects. Oft-asked question wherever Social Media comes up: does Hacker News itself count?
No, it's not. But neither is having a diver's license, using modern technology, etc, etc. Yet we all do those things because, just like calling the cops rather than dishing out our own violence, it's just one of the expectations that you have to meet if you want to live normally.
Below a certain point of compliance with modernity you can't really live a normal life.
>But many would say if you broke into their house, shoot first and call the cops afterwards.
That's why I chose petty trespassing as my example.