Pineapple Express: Someone Is Wrong on the Internet?

[payn]

It is far worse, but it is also something everyone gets, that drinking and driving is dangerous. People still do it. Unfortunately. But I don't think there is the same level of understanding. I see folks casually smoking weed while driving all the time and no one really bats an eye. It still impacts your performance enough that you are greatly increasing your own risk and the risk of others on the road

Everything is in flux now with legal in some places not legal in others. Probably take time, and an occurrence of accidents, before action gets taken on THC and driving. That said, I find the edibles more problematic than the smoking. Folks often have no idea what they are getting into with those. Fortunately, the folks I know who use edibles know better than to drive on them.

 

[Meech17]

I would say that, as with everything, it depends upon use and the individual. Cell phones are probably worse than weed, but both reduce reaction times significantly.

I think in general, many people don't take driving nearly as seriously as they should. Distractions from intoxication, phones, other passengers..

If you're doing 35mph, that's around 40 feet/second. Just taking your eyes off the road for a literal second and you've moved 40 feet or 2-3 car lengths. That's so far.. So much can happen in that time span.

 

[Meech17]

Everything is in flux now with legal in some places not legal in others. Probably take time, and an occurrence of accidents, before action gets taken on THC and driving. That said, I find the edibles more problematic than the smoking. Folks often have no idea what they are getting into with those. Fortunately, the folks I know who use edibles know better than to drive on them.

In my personal experience they're really inconsistent too. I've been eating these gummies for a while now and I like them for the most part.. But the experience varies so much from time to time. I'm sure there's a million factors that could go into it.. From manufacturing defaults (For instance the package says the gummy is 10mg, but also says there's like a 2-3mg margin of error) to personal diet. I'm sure eating one on an empty stomach vs a full one could have an effect.

But I've had times where I eat one of these and end up experiencing nothing.. But then I'll eat one from the same bag and end up on the moon.

I could definitely see someone who isn't experienced taking one and thinking it's no big deal.. Then later taking one that happens to be stronger, maybe under different circumstances, and getting behind the wheel expecting the same experience as previously.

 

[Umbran]

For some if they can't see a face, then the other person is just a random NPC. Strangely, I have also seen this conduct manifest in real life, where there are also real consequences.

Interesting tidbit. I saw a research paper go by that reported that people who have gotten recent cosmetic botox treatments relate to their fellow humans in a less empathetic manner that those who have not.

The interpretation was this: Much of human communication is non-verbal. And generally, that non-verbal communication is not conscious. Our body language and facial expressions happen without our thinking about it, as immediate social response to input.

The weird thing is that your own brain then also uses the fact that you've made an expression as an input. Our somatic nerves, in our face and body, feed back into our cognitive processes. The fact that you have smiled, frowned, scowled, or the like can shape how you think!

And, if you for some reason cannot make facial expressions, like, because Botox has paralyzed some of your facial nerves for a while, you don't get that feedback to form your thinking - if you can't communicate an emotion on your face, that emotion will impact your thinking less.

 

[Thomas Shey]

I think in general, many people don't take driving nearly as seriously as they should. Distractions from intoxication, phones, other passengers..

If you're doing 35mph, that's around 40 feet/second. Just taking your eyes off the road for a literal second and you've moved 40 feet or 2-3 car lengths. That's so far.. So much can happen in that time span.

Many years ago when I had only learned to drive relatively recently, I got on the freeway to drive home from somewhere; it was probably my first time on there by myself, and it was fairly busy. I was a very cautious driver at the time so once I concluded I really didn't want to be on the freeway, I very carefully checked to my right and behind while preparing to change lanes.

When I looked back, the car in front of me had slammed on his brakes, and I was, effectively racing toward their back end. I swung wide and ended up in a ditch.

It left me with a very, very clear sense of closing times I've never lost.

 

[Ryujin]

Interesting tidbit. I saw a research paper go by that reported that people who have gotten recent cosmetic botox treatments relate to their fellow humans in a less empathetic manner that those who have not.

The interpretation was this: Much of human communication is non-verbal. And generally, that non-verbal communication is not conscious. Our body language and facial expressions happen without our thinking about it, as immediate social response to input.

The weird thing is that your own brain then also uses the fact that you've made an expression as an input. Our somatic nerves, in our face and body, feed back into our cognitive processes. The fact that you have smiled, frowned, scowled, or the like can shape how you think!

And, if you for some reason cannot make facial expressions, like, because Botox has paralyzed some of your facial nerves for a while, you don't get that feedback to form your thinking - if you can't communicate an emotion on your face, that emotion will impact your thinking less.

I find that to be completely believable. As far as being on the receiving end goes I seem to have a radar for people who wear cosmetic contact lenses. They freak me out, likely because I can't clearly make out the visual cues from their eyes.

 

[Scribe]

Interesting tidbit. I saw a research paper go by that reported that people who have gotten recent cosmetic botox treatments relate to their fellow humans in a less empathetic manner that those who have not.

The interpretation was this: Much of human communication is non-verbal. And generally, that non-verbal communication is not conscious. Our body language and facial expressions happen without our thinking about it, as immediate social response to input.

The weird thing is that your own brain then also uses the fact that you've made an expression as an input. Our somatic nerves, in our face and body, feed back into our cognitive processes. The fact that you have smiled, frowned, scowled, or the like can shape how you think!

And, if you for some reason cannot make facial expressions, like, because Botox has paralyzed some of your facial nerves for a while, you don't get that feedback to form your thinking - if you can't communicate an emotion on your face, that emotion will impact your thinking less.

There are practices (I dont know that I would call them therapy?) where 'faking it' with a smile in the morning is shown to improve mental health.

Our brains are one weird organ.

 

[Meech17]

Many years ago when I had only learned to drive relatively recently, I got on the freeway to drive home from somewhere; it was probably my first time on there by myself, and it was fairly busy. I was a very cautious driver at the time so once I concluded I really didn't want to be on the freeway, I very carefully checked to my right and behind while preparing to change lanes.

When I looked back, the car in front of me had slammed on his brakes, and I was, effectively racing toward their back end. I swung wide and ended up in a ditch.

It left me with a very, very clear sense of closing times I've never lost.

Luckily I've never had an accident or anything from it, but I've caught myself not paying attention a few times, and I'm always so mad at myself afterwards.

Sometimes I like to just count the seconds out-loud. 3-4-5... You see how far you travel, and much you pass.. It's really scary.

I love driving. I'm one of those jerks who purposefully buys manual transmission cars because I think they're more fun to drive.. But holy cow.. It's one of the most terrifying things we do in our day to day lives.. and we usually don't give it a second thought.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

I love driving. I'm one of those jerks who purposefully buys manual transmission cars because I think they're more fun to drive..

I AM ALSO A JERK!

Um, hmmmm....

 

[payn]

I havent had a manual since my '76 camaro. I did enjoy it, but cant say I miss it.