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Electric Cars and Japanese Toilets
54:16 - 1:03:06 (08:50)
The pleasure of driving an electric car with regenerative braking and single pedal driving never goes away according to the speaker, despite not having a home charging station. They compare the gap between using a Japanese toilet and conventional toilet to the gap between using a conventional toilet and a bucket in prison.
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The main benefits of having Alexa in the bedroom include finding out the time without having to open your eyes or risk waking up by looking at a digital clock.
54:16 - 55:54 (01:38)
Summary
The main benefits of having Alexa in the bedroom include finding out the time without having to open your eyes or risk waking up by looking at a digital clock.
ChapterElectric Cars and Japanese Toilets
Episode#587 - Rory Sutherland - 19 Of Human Behaviour's Weirdest Quirks
PodcastModern Wisdom
The air fryer and Japanese toilet are two gadgets that continue to impress and amaze even after repeated use.
55:54 - 57:15 (01:20)
Summary
The air fryer and Japanese toilet are two gadgets that continue to impress and amaze even after repeated use. The difference between using a Japanese toilet and a conventional one is equivalent to the difference between using a conventional one and shitting in a bucket in prison.
ChapterElectric Cars and Japanese Toilets
Episode#587 - Rory Sutherland - 19 Of Human Behaviour's Weirdest Quirks
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses his experience with stair lifts and electric cars, noting that people often wait too long to get a stair lift and surprisingly finding it easy to use an electric car without home charging.
57:15 - 1:01:29 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses his experience with stair lifts and electric cars, noting that people often wait too long to get a stair lift and surprisingly finding it easy to use an electric car without home charging. He also suggests bone conducting headphones for joggers or the elderly who want to stay aware of their surroundings.
ChapterElectric Cars and Japanese Toilets
Episode#587 - Rory Sutherland - 19 Of Human Behaviour's Weirdest Quirks
PodcastModern Wisdom
In electric cars, momentum is recaptured by the battery, whereas in conventional cars the car continues to coast when the accelerator is released.
1:01:29 - 1:03:06 (01:37)
Summary
In electric cars, momentum is recaptured by the battery, whereas in conventional cars the car continues to coast when the accelerator is released. Conventional cars will also activate brake lights when the accelerator is released to notify cars behind, while electric cars do not have this feature.