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This seems to perpetuate the assumption that existence without productivity is equivalent to failure. You are arguing that every square inch of land and human m
by callalex 6y ago
This seems to perpetuate the assumption that existence without productivity is equivalent to failure. You are arguing that every square inch of land and human meat has to be constantly productive and efficient. I think the goal for humanity should be enjoyment of life. If we go wholly into other energy production methods (nuclear with battery and aquatic storage, and a sprinkling of solar to power A/C) we can get out of the rat race of mandatory productivity from every living molecule.
- hoseja 6y agoIt's a sentiment you see very often on HN. I wonder where it comes from, and where it might lead us.
- teamonkey 6y agoAlthough I don't disagree with the sentiment, there's a difference between using only what resources you need and maximising the 'productiveness' of every moment of your life.
- morsch 6y agoYes, if you solve the grandparent's problem through fairy dust and pixies, it ceases to be a problem.
- majewsky 6y agoGP was pretty clear that they described a "goal for humanity", not a quick fix. Consider all the things humanity has done that were fairy dust and pixies right up until the point when they were done.
- ric2b 6y agoGP ignored that the argument was about the environment and straw-manned it into being an obsession with efficiency/productivity instead of life enjoyment.