cars protect you from the elements and they’re pretty comfortable but it comes at the cost of being sedentary and most people don’t need to spend more time being almost immobile

I agree with the rest but partly disagree with this point. Having a car doesn’t necessarily mean you are sedentary, especially if it’s a secondary means of transportation in a walkable/rideable city. The sedentary lifestyle is more often the result of where people live, especially in rural/suburban areas- which often yes, is a result of car culture destroying human experiences