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> No one I understand your anger here, but I'm 99% sure that the person you're replying to didn't mean that literally. 'No one' is often used to mean 'almost

> No one I understand your anger here, but I'm 99% sure that the person you're replying to didn't mean that literally. 'No one' is often used to mean 'almost no one'. I'm sure you'll agree that your behaviour is well into 1% territory, as an overall percentage of people. You are to be applauded of course.

rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago
Do you realize that your comment contributes to a self-fulfilling prophecy that climate change deniers (among others) have been pushing for? Denying the possibility of political solutions makes it harder to fight for such solutions. Reducing one's environmental footprint is quite difficult already, but fighting the fossil fuel industry (and many other lobbies who do NOT want a transition) is even harder. When you realize that many banks and financial institutions have huuuge fossil-related assets on their books, you'll realize that an enormous % of the economy is resisting the switch to renewables. Not just the energy and auto industries. And many politicians are corrupt and will make sure not to fight for a quick transition (even if it means slowing down some technological developments, juuust a little). Innovations are made in the real world, where political institutions have real control and where human beings have real limits and real emotions. Of course we will have to switch to renewables (that's obvious: non renewable are not renewable so they can't last infinitely) but by denying the important of political action/solution, we'll certainly end up rushing into violent events (possibly wars). So please, be very careful not to forget that things always end up being political because we always have to make decisions (is it okay to pollute how much, should we finance some research / education, etc). And please don't be indifferent to the millions activists (many of whom are scientists/engineers) who work their asses off to not devastate the biosphere.
- Diederich 8y ago
  > Denying the possibility of political solutions Of course the most viable solutions are largely political; I've never said or implied otherwise. > When you realize that many banks and financial institutions have huuuge fossil-related assets on their books, you'll realize that an enormous % of the economy is resisting the switch to renewables. These and related facts have been high on my mind for decades now. > So please, be very careful not to forget that things always end up being political because we always have to make decisions I'll never forget that. I think you need to calm down a bit.
  - rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago
    That was in reaction to the parent comment ("There is no viable solution to climate change through policy or political action."), sorry.
    - Diederich 8y ago
      No worries. This is profoundly important stuff. Likely THE MOST important stuff. For things that are really important, it's vital, in my opinion, that we lay emotions aside and get as pragmatic and focused as possible.
rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago
>I'm sure you'll agree that your behaviour is well into 1% territory, as an overall percentage of people. I was in the 99% territory before being in the 1%, then. And your comment could have convinced me not to change and give up. That's what I'm trying to say in my bad English, and with vivid emotions, so my apologies if I'm rude or not clear enough.
- handedness 8y ago
  > I was in the 99% territory before being in the 1%, then. And your comment could have convinced me not to change and give up. > Seriously? Who are you to say that of others?! > [...] > I'm really tired and comments like yours are really adding insult to the injury. > I really want to scream a big F*CK you to your face... No zealot like a convert.

rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago

Do you realize that your comment contributes to a self-fulfilling prophecy that climate change deniers (among others) have been pushing for? Denying the possibility of political solutions makes it harder to fight for such solutions. Reducing one's environmental footprint is quite difficult already, but fighting the fossil fuel industry (and many other lobbies who do NOT want a transition) is even harder. When you realize that many banks and financial institutions have huuuge fossil-related assets on their books, you'll realize that an enormous % of the economy is resisting the switch to renewables. Not just the energy and auto industries. And many politicians are corrupt and will make sure not to fight for a quick transition (even if it means slowing down some technological developments, juuust a little). Innovations are made in the real world, where political institutions have real control and where human beings have real limits and real emotions. Of course we will have to switch to renewables (that's obvious: non renewable are not renewable so they can't last infinitely) but by denying the important of political action/solution, we'll certainly end up rushing into violent events (possibly wars). So please, be very careful not to forget that things always end up being political because we always have to make decisions (is it okay to pollute how much, should we finance some research / education, etc). And please don't be indifferent to the millions activists (many of whom are scientists/engineers) who work their asses off to not devastate the biosphere.

Diederich 8y ago
> Denying the possibility of political solutions Of course the most viable solutions are largely political; I've never said or implied otherwise. > When you realize that many banks and financial institutions have huuuge fossil-related assets on their books, you'll realize that an enormous % of the economy is resisting the switch to renewables. These and related facts have been high on my mind for decades now. > So please, be very careful not to forget that things always end up being political because we always have to make decisions I'll never forget that. I think you need to calm down a bit.
- rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago
  That was in reaction to the parent comment ("There is no viable solution to climate change through policy or political action."), sorry.
  - Diederich 8y ago
    No worries. This is profoundly important stuff. Likely THE MOST important stuff. For things that are really important, it's vital, in my opinion, that we lay emotions aside and get as pragmatic and focused as possible.

rcMgD2BwE72F 8y ago

>I'm sure you'll agree that your behaviour is well into 1% territory, as an overall percentage of people. I was in the 99% territory before being in the 1%, then. And your comment could have convinced me not to change and give up. That's what I'm trying to say in my bad English, and with vivid emotions, so my apologies if I'm rude or not clear enough.

handedness 8y ago
> I was in the 99% territory before being in the 1%, then. And your comment could have convinced me not to change and give up. > Seriously? Who are you to say that of others?! > [...] > I'm really tired and comments like yours are really adding insult to the injury. > I really want to scream a big F*CK you to your face... No zealot like a convert.