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It actually does make sense. Overconsumption is a huge contributor to the problems that we see today. People buying a lot of junk that they don't need leads to
by vaylian 6y ago
It actually does make sense. Overconsumption is a huge contributor to the problems that we see today. People buying a lot of junk that they don't need leads to wasted resources and overexploited ecosystems.
- Can_Not 6y agoMathematically, using a metaphor, it's like your family is having a budgeting crises, your spouse spends 10k/year on coffee, your kids spend 50k/year on dog patreons, and your accountant's only recommendation is for _you_ to personally look out for and pick up every penny you find in a parking lot.
- forgotmypw17 6y agoI don't think your metaphor is in any way accurate, I think it is disingenious and an attempt to disempower the individual. It's more like both my spouse and I and my kids are each over-spending on a daily basis, and I tell them that we all have to cut our spending, and start doing it first, leading by example, and not buying two lattes per day. I'm not picking pennies in the parking lot, I'm not spending dollars on things, literally! I am amazed at the level of inaccuracy in your metaphor, thank you for that.
- readflaggedcomm 6y agoThe article isn't about your neuroses, it's about a specific chain reaction of sea life. Soothing your guilt with anticonsumptionism doesn't solve the questions raised.