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Originally Posted by 3rdcoast228i
I understand what you are saying but I belive it is more romantic than philosophical.
I recently had the pleasure of watching a gentleman go through the lengthy process of starting a car from 1905. If you didn't do the process correctly the car will not start, or even the possibility you could break your arm when cranking.
Now I don't even take the key out of my pocket to start my car. And not one person here is saying, damn I miss the days when cars had 2 keys!
Progress is going to happen and skills are lost unfortunately.
That said, I really dont think the the MT is going away any time soon.
Rumours of MT death have been going on for decades.
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On a different level, but nevertheless. In a faraway past everyone rode and drove on the left side of roads for convenience reasons related to horses and the majority of people being right-handed (using the right hand to lash horses and hold swords in battles). Things changed in the 18th century. But still today, 35% continues to drive on the left. Same for trains and trams.
History summary:
http://www.worldstandards.eu/cars/driving-on-the-left/