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We'd rather have cheap sweet things than expensive sweet things. Then we'll come up with a cheap solution for the consequences that causes even more problems, a
by ineedasername 6y ago
We'd rather have cheap sweet things than expensive sweet things. Then we'll come up with a cheap solution for the consequences that causes even more problems, and on and on.
It seems like most of the problems we have as a society are because we choose expedient solutions rather than careful solutions to problems.
- rubicon33 6y agoVote with your dollar and buy organic. It’s not cheap, but it sends a message.
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- liaukovv 6y agoThis approach appears to work since we thrive as a species.
- Technically 6y agoWhat are you comparing us to? We don't have a control group for intelligent species.
- liaukovv 6y agoWhy do you consider intelligence somehow special over big teeth or ability to change color at will?
- ineedasername 6y agoBecause intelligence is a more general purpose tool that can be used to overcome more specialized advantages.
- Technically 6y agoIt's not clear why you'd consider our species particularly interesting for a reason other than intelligence. According to much of human history and culture this is what differentiates us from other animals.
- ineedasername 6y agoWe're only about 200 years into such decision making having the ability to effect things so quickly on a macroscopic scale. Your statement amounts to standing on the crest of the wave and saying "see we're fine!" Unaware of the potential fall and disregarding the harm that short term solutions have already caused.