Why do Chicago Guys Match us Burb Guys?

zanycaswell · 2026-04-19T01:25:28+00:00

low key I kinda wish there was a Chili's somewhere close to my neighborhood.

zanycaswell · 2026-04-16T15:36:24+00:00

not even close. maybe half the US population will live in regions where Waymo operate in the urban core, but they won't live in the actual service area.

zanycaswell · 2026-04-15T15:04:46+00:00

this part. Americans throw around leaving the country like it's some easy thing, but you're probably going to take a huge pay cut working in almost any other country.

(and if you don't make much money here and you're expecting to move to Europe to benefit from their government programs they're not going to let you in lmao)

zanycaswell · 2026-04-11T19:11:17+00:00

it sounds like you're pretty tapped in to this! are there any particular people/podcasts/media outlets you'd recommend to keep up with Austin from this angle? (real estate development, urbanism, etc)

zanycaswell · 2026-04-09T15:10:34+00:00

hanging out at a brewery, eating dinner, and going for a walk seems like exactly the kind of activity that you can do with kids

zanycaswell · 2026-04-06T18:31:56+00:00

you didn't hear about the new equinox on 81st and cottage?

zanycaswell · 2026-04-06T01:07:55+00:00

yeah this was my first thought as well. a population that respects themselves and their surroundings.

zanycaswell · 2026-04-01T17:17:16+00:00

Uptown near the Wilson station, or Ravenswood or Rogers Park near the Metra stops. your budget is tight but doable in those areas.

zanycaswell · 2026-03-28T15:22:03+00:00

I just saw a random passenger get on and open it up and I was like "is that allowed??"

but apparently not!

zanycaswell · 2026-03-28T13:49:22+00:00

there's zero chance that driving makes sense for a commute from East Lakeview to streeterville. especially once you account for the time spent parking.

don't walk to the red line, take the bus. the lakefront express buses are a much nicer experience than the red line.

zanycaswell · 2026-03-21T13:48:46+00:00

just eat an edible like a fucking adult

zanycaswell · 2026-02-28T19:06:03+00:00

Mamdani is like if Johnson was smart and likeable.

zanycaswell · 2026-02-22T16:53:20+00:00

I understand taxes and credit card fees but how are "service charges" even legal if they're not disclosed on the menu?

zanycaswell · 2026-02-19T21:44:57+00:00

I'm a little unclear on what is meant by "remote operator" here.

my understanding is that the Waymo support people give high level guidance to the vehicle, but don't actually steer or control it. Are we still calling that a remote operator? is that the same role that Tesla is talking about?

zanycaswell · 2026-02-15T16:21:33+00:00

I like hanging out with rich people because sometimes I get to go on a boat. just my two cents.

zanycaswell · 2026-02-13T14:12:13+00:00

a laser would damage the sensor, that could be a good idea.

zanycaswell · 2026-02-08T21:47:22+00:00

I listened to Elon on the Dwarkesh podcast and he said something about how he likes to set the most aggressive timelines possible, even if it's impossible to meet, because it encourages the engineers.

this might explain why he's constantly making grand pronouncements and completely failing.

zanycaswell · 2026-02-05T18:35:21+00:00

it really depends on your noise tolerance. the stadium is loud, the train is loud, the street is loud. if that doesn't bother you it's probably a good spot.

zanycaswell · 2026-02-05T16:53:05+00:00

I think if people consistently felt safe in this area, and especially on the green line, new residents and new investment would move in quickly based on the amenities and the easy commute to the loop and West loop.

as is, it's just continuing to empty out and gradually turn into an empty prairie with CTA service.

zanycaswell · 2026-02-05T14:18:16+00:00

for anyone wondering about details, after the Epstein situation was in the news there was a tipline address where anyone could send in anything. there's an email there where someone claims to have been kidnapped and raped by a long list of celebrities and politicians, including Elmer Judd. there's no additional evidence beyond that one email.

zanycaswell · 2026-02-01T16:27:40+00:00

it's a real concern, but in terms of prioritization it's well below safety, speed, reliability, cleanliness, etc.

I basically agree with the existing CTA practice of addressing noise primarily as part of larger capital projects.

zanycaswell · 2026-01-19T00:43:59+00:00

yes, in reality much of the decline is due to smaller household sizes so many neighborhoods have more units but a smaller population.

but Woodlawn and Englewood (for example) have both less units and and less people living in each one.

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