This week, Hard Fork examines the persistence of personal vehicle ownership in an era of technological disruption and climate concerns. The episode explores why, despite decades of predictions about autonomous vehicles and shared mobility, driving remains central to how most people move through the world. It's a timely look at the gap between technological promise and the stubborn realities that shape our actual behavior.
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