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Published on Apr 5, 2021 After the catalytic converter was stolen from my 2005 Honda Element, I decided to so some research on where these stolen catalytic converters end up. I learned some interesting things.

In addition to discussing where catalytic converters go after they are stolen, I also talk about why catalytic converters are being stolen in the first place. You might be surprised about how much they’re really worth.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bpuAv0sTh-w

I know of 3 in the past month.

Published on Apr 5, 2021 After the catalytic converter was stolen from my 2005 Honda Element, I decided to so some research on where these stolen catalytic converters end up. I learned some interesting things. In addition to discussing where catalytic converters go after they are stolen, I also talk about why catalytic converters are being stolen in the first place. You might be surprised about how much they’re really worth. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bpuAv0sTh-w I know of 3 in the past month.

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If one thinks about it, outside of communication, there is no 'real' technological advancement in our lives. Despite what people believe, we haven't actually advanced technologically. When the wheel becomes a relic of history as the mule and horse has for transportation, then I'll change my mind. The so-called technology we are seeing is all communication technology. Sounds great doesn't it? Truth be told -- is that it BENEFITS the POLICE STATE far more than it ever did for us individually. I don't even use a Smart phone or a cell phone. It is a commodity that's simply NOT needed.

Look at automobiles. They STILL get the same gas mileage as cars did back in the 1930s. One thing that has changed has been our ability to work on our own cars. It's gotten to be very 'complicated', if you know what I mean. Everything is controlled by a computer. It's another communication device. 90-95% of the issues with cars today are the computers and sensors. The computers are spy devices. You must have special communication devices to talk to the computers on-board a car to work on it. If I had a 1966 Mustang or a 1956 Willy's Jeep, all I need to fix it is some wrenches and screwdrivers. We are living in an insane world when I have to take my car into the shop because the sensor on the gas cap has become defective. These worthless computerized appliances are a POS. These computerized dishwashers don't clean the dishes. I'm forced to wash the dishes (Not rinsing) before loading them in the dishwasher. If I have to do that, WTF? I might as well do it the old fashion way using a sink of soapy water and a dish towel. The same can be said of computerized clothes dryers that don't dry the clothes and need frequent repair to the computer-sensor system. The old mechanical washer/dryers are far better than the POS computerized ones. I don't need a sensor to tell me my clothes are dry. I can simply open the door and touch the clothes. The 'moisture' sensors don't come close to what I can do visually and by touch. It's insane idiocy and the technology is not advancing our lives.

So where are we REALLY with advancements in technology? I think we are devolving toward an Idiocracy. When I see kids with smart phones waiting for the school bus unaware they're standing in the street, I am utterly shocked by this. Cattle have more sense than these kids with smart phones. What ever happened to the much touted future home that is independently powered and off-the-grid? Well, I'll TELL YOU where its at. It NOT going to happen because ALL of the technology we are seeing is for CONTROLLING us and SPYING on us. This includes keeping us dependent on the electrical/gas power grid. The only technology that we are going to see is technology for controlling us.

Next thing we'll see, and its well on its way is 'vehicle-free' streets, in which only bicycles and walking is permitted. These 'green zones' block off increasingly large areas, in which motorized traffic is diverted and must detour several blocks to get to their final destination. Like I said, we the people, are moving technologically more toward being tagged herd animals than advancing toward liberty and individual freedom.

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If one thinks about it, outside of communication, there is no 'real' technological advancement in our lives.

Indeed. If one thinks about it, modern day rockets are no further advanced than those of the 1920s.

For that matter, the jet fighters of the 1920s were actually more reliable than the computer controlled jet fighters in our current Air Force inventory.

And it’s not just limited to aircraft. Hip replacement technology and pace-maker technology have not advanced one iota since the first half of the 20th century.

You are an astute observer of technology to realize these truths.

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"For that matter, the jet fighters of the 1920s were actually more reliable than the computer controlled jet fighters in our current Air Force inventory."

I'm not convinced that the jet engine existed in the 1920s, but I can tell you first hand that fighter pilots, who flew the newer optic fiber system planes preferred the wire cable system F-14s over the later versions.

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I'm not convinced that the jet engine existed in the 1920s

It must have. Otherwise your claim of ”no real technological advancement in our lives” is revealed to be nothing more than uninformed baseless ranting from a weak minded fool.

You aren’t an uninformed, weak minded fool, are you?