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by tptacek 1122 days ago
We should keep the locks that work and don't cause other problems, and ditch the other ones. Again, seems simple.
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Depends whether locks can be made to work.

Solutions exist within problem spaces, or "paradigms", a car lock is only useful for a specific set of things i.e. deterring thieves or unwanted entry e.g. at stop lights.

What I really want is a force-field to keep people and highway debris out while driving around, and a secure storage solution while not in operation.

If you could sell me a force-field car with a retracting tent, and it were safer/had less issues, I might not care to have locks on my car.

See also - door-less/open air vehicles. Car door locks have some pretty serious issues. There are some problems they just can't solve.