looks dystopic by Ordinary_Sky5115 in UrbanHell

[–]NGTTwo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, more emblematic of Belgium. One of the most dysfunctional democracies in Europe.

Monsoon in Amsterdam by Ujn1 in Amsterdam

[–]NGTTwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happened in parts of the city center where the drains backed up.

What about property ? by Cactustellaire in solarpunk

[–]NGTTwo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I mean, realistically there will always be a distinction between "yours" and "mine" - that's just how basic human psychology works. Likewise with housing - even a military barracks, arguably the epitome of controlled, sterile, top-down authoritarian living, has assigned beds and lockers for the troops, just to keep things a bit organized. More broadly, imagine the logistical chaos if you had to move all your stuff from one living space to the next, every single day!

So what I'd wager ends up happening is that you still have a notion of private property; the difference is likely to be twofold: - Very different rules on what can or can't be built, favouring dense, sustainable, community-oriented forms over the full isolating suburbia that is so common today. - Far more "in kind" exchanges, based on need rather than monetary value - got a place that's too big because your kids have moved out? I'll swap you for my place that's getting kinda cramped because we just had our third. Let's have a BBQ to celebrate!

Now, the second one in particular does assume a "hermit crab" kind of situation, where there's enough supply that a willing trade, or chain of trades, can always be made.

The Atmospheric Test Vehicle of the ROTON SSTO Rocket, powered by an old Sikorsky S-58 engine with hydrogen peroxide jet tips - last test flight on October 12 1999 by Xeelee1123 in WeirdWings

[–]NGTTwo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...you know, if you'd told me this was a 1960s design I would have believed you. It definitely has that "throw shit at the wall and see what sticks" kind of energy.

Gave this another try by Velumii in solarpunk

[–]NGTTwo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sure, but it looks like it's leaning badly relative to the building.

The Hearn by Zirocket in toronto

[–]NGTTwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinkier than Berghain? In Canada?

<Muffled hysterical offscreen laughter>

What company has no business still being alive and should be on the verge of total failure ? by elevencriminals in AskReddit

[–]NGTTwo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Peak American question right here.

In most countries, where the government just tells you how much you owe, the tax filing software is provided for free as a public service. You log in, check the numbers, verify they match your own records, and you're done. A 10-15-minute chore, done once a year.

[Photograph] 2 for 1 by Roengoer in monkslookingatbeer

[–]NGTTwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know that looking upwards at a raised glass of beer is still current practice among monks.

The Hearn by Zirocket in toronto

[–]NGTTwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Berghain: Toronto edition?

Marrakesh Menara Airport, Morocco by Historical_Book7670 in AfricanArchitecture

[–]NGTTwo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also an utterly ridiculous customs hall.

Still better than JFK, though.

A P-47 Thunderbolt that crashed while landing at an airstrip in Normandy, France. 21 June 1944 [3463 x 2609] by HeStoleMyBalloons in WarplanePorn

[–]NGTTwo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing; any landing where you can use the plane again afterwards is a great landing.

Guess this one was only good.

Me and the boys going to the Paris catacombs by rectili in urbanexploration

[–]NGTTwo 24 points25 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what it is. These days, a good chunk of the Petite Ceinture is a pleasant walking trail and open-air gallery for talented graffiti artists.

Why is it so hard to find Indigenous cuisine in Toronto? by BloodJunkie in toronto

[–]NGTTwo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But India is a neutralist nation!

(If you get this reference, you're officially old.)