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I think you underestimate the impact of one new device being produced. Also, there is the matter of being complicit, whether or not your choice makes a 'real'

• paulcole 6y ago
  I do not underestimate it. I eat a plant based diet, live in a tiny apartment, will never have children, and never fly (have never driven a car either). I’m complicit. A person can buy a used laptop and they’re still complicit, too. Sure, they can say “I’m not part of the problem” and feel good about it but that’s what people do. Bury their heads in the sand and make themselves feel good. It’s why we’re in the mess we’re in. We’re all complicit.
  • forgotmypw17 6y ago
    You're right that we are all complicit... In my mind, I sometimes get this visual of that scene from Full Metal Jacket, the one with the towel and bar of soap... I get that sense that we're all taking turns thwacking our biome/biosphere/relatives a couple of times and then passing it... I commend you on your efforts to reduce your complicity and sharing your successes for our inspiration. Thank you. (I still think anything is better than brand new when it comes to electronics, but you're way ahead of the pack.)
    • paulcole 6y ago
      No need to thank me. I’m no altruist. The decisions I’ve made are selfish and ones that let me live the life I want. If I found out tomorrow that the Earth was cooling too fast and I needed to start driving, flying, and running the heat constantly in my giant house for the good of everyone, I wouldn’t do it. I like not driving, not flying, and living in a tiny apartment. It’s just fortunate that these things are also “good” for the planet.