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It seems to me the problem isn't the consumer; it's not the fault of individual selfishness and ignorance. The way the system operates demands this self-destruc
by taberiand 3y ago
It seems to me the problem isn't the consumer; it's not the fault of individual selfishness and ignorance. The way the system operates demands this self-destructive consumption continues unabated.
The question I think we should consider is, if giving up these habits is so critical to saving humanity, why are they so cheap? The problem is fundamental to the system, there is no way to dig ourselves out of this hole.
- rhythmicdancer 3y agoWhy so cheap? Because the real costs were/are pushed off to the future, instead of being paid up-front. The real cost should have included the price of fixing the damage caused in the extraction/production/shipping/use/disposal of the product. The cost will be paid. It only gets more expensive with time.