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And yet, we can each choose that we have enough, and then delight in the abundance that actually does exist. It’s an internal switch.
by trevyn 7y ago
And yet, we can each choose that we have enough, and then delight in the abundance that actually does exist. It’s an internal switch.
- nabla9 7y agoYou are absolutely correct that each individual can choose, but it won't solve issues in society. What you want is groups of people to choose to have enough. First smaller, then larger. Eventually they change the culture. It's important to change the structures of society so that it's easier to consume less. Cost of making individual choices that go against the structures are often very hard. Cycling to your job in Netherlands versus LA are two very different decisions.
- bobosha 7y ago>It's important to change the structures of society so that it's easier to consume less. Unfortunately, radical change like your idea requires upheaval and disruption and often ends up with unintended consequences.
- telesilla 7y agoFor those of us fortunate enough to be educated and well-paid and with good work conditions, yes. This is not the case for a large part of the world. I'd like to live in a world where I know that everything I purchase does not come from a situation where harm is caused, so those who produce what I consume can also have the choice to live with abundance.
- Fnoord 7y ago> I'd like to live in a world where I know that everything I purchase does not come from a situation where harm is caused The thing is, harm is an abstract and in this case absolute term. If you take for example free range chicken, they're still being consumed, but they experience more freedom throughout their life. The workers who build the Fairphone still don't get paid much, but at least they get paid more adequate and are treated better.
- telesilla 7y agoAbsolutely agree, it's a difficult line to draw but better to try, with the examples you give, rather than knowingly (or in ignorance) cause harm.