You write about the downsides of speeding, but what about the upsides? If I’m looking at it selfishly, speeding might be the difference between making or missing my flight, or catching a ferry rather than waiting for the next sailing. And if I pass a bunch of cars on the freeway, I’ll be in front of them when I get to my exit, so I won’t have to wait behind them at the next intersection.

Benjamin Franklin, America’s first philosopher, once said, “Lost time is never found again.” He’s right, of course. From my public school education about Ben (I like to think we’re on a first name basis), he seemed to be nearly obsessed with productivity and efficiency. If he were alive today, would he try to save a bit of time by speeding?

I don’t think he would. You might believe you’re getting back so

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