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There is something all of us can do to somewhat mitigate the trends, though nothing short of radical measures can halt the overall decline. We can practice mini
by Santosh83 6y ago
There is something all of us can do to somewhat mitigate the trends, though nothing short of radical measures can halt the overall decline. We can practice minimalism in terms of what we consume. It appears deceptively simple, but the key thing is it can have a huge cascading effect and it is also something each one of us, no matter how busy or jaded, can actually do, even starting today.
- FranzFerdiNaN 6y agoThis myth of individual action and that we can save the planet if we just don’t let the water run while brushing your teeth is dangerous. It moves all responsibility to the individual and shifts the focus away from politics, corporations and capitalism as the causes of the problem. Minimalism won’t solve the problem, it will only soothe you’re consciousness.
- DangitBobby 6y agoI have to agree. But politics as we know them are insufficient. It requires leadership committed to changing hearts and minds to bring about the culture that the changes require. I don't have high hopes regardless, since our culture now can be summarized as "me, above all else", and that's about as for away from the culture we need as you can get.
- lrobinovitch 6y agoCorporations, policy makers and markets are often shaped by public will. Where we do or don’t give money and what we do or don’t express support for as a collective will shape the future. You can’t save the world alone. But working with a community, being an example for others, donating to effective efforts, seeking and speaking truth loudly - this stuff isn’t always just virtue signaling or self soothing. It’s actually the way change gets made over time.