Bernt Spiegel
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It was Immanuel Kant who stated that we understand the world through our senses and the corollary is that we use tools to extend the range of our senses to better understand the world. So in a sense a microscope or x ray machine is analogous to a prosthetic eye extending its range of sense. The car or bike comparison goes further suggesting that we 'wear' the device and it becomes an extension of our physical being. For a single seat jet fighter the unity between pilot and machine is likely greater as the jet is not fixed to the earth adding even greater fluidity of motion at the pilot's instant command including helmets with controls that respond to head movement.
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I just had this experience for a week in the Upper Peninsula Michigan...on my snow machine. No power steering. No emissions. Just loud and fast. You control it with your whole body and feel every nuance of the trail. It may not be for everyone but man is it addicting!
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From: SF Bay Area
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I concur. My 991 is a compromise due to family. My spyder with MT and race exhaust was pure Porsche experience. I thoroughly enjoyed every drive even at legal speeds. Should have held onto it but new baby and new home took priority.
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Burning Brakes
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Glad this has resonated with some people, and great to learn it came from Kant.
I think it's also the reason I like PDK. Don't get me wrong, I love changing gears in the Spyder, but there is just something about being able to shift at the speed of thought while keeping one's hands on the wheel. If I ever had a GT car I think I would want it to be PDK.
I think it's also the reason I like PDK. Don't get me wrong, I love changing gears in the Spyder, but there is just something about being able to shift at the speed of thought while keeping one's hands on the wheel. If I ever had a GT car I think I would want it to be PDK.
