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Change that, and you change everything by removing the principal obstacle to "contraction and convergence".
The reason I am optimistic that the change may be made is that:
(a) the current system is breaking down as we speak;
(b) there is an "emergent" alternative. "The future is already here -- it's just not very evenly distributed" William Gibson
'Growth' of trees? Sure, why not? They tend to grow if just left to themselves, and mostly bring no harm. 'Growth' of communities? I'm all for it! (I think? What does that mean??) Cultural 'growth'? What does that look like? Highly unspecified 'growth' of the 'economy'? Um, what is that for, again?
You seem to be the resident anti-socialism member, yes? Might be interesting to read how you intend to solve the present and future environmental/economic problems on the basis of market response and individual behavior, if that's your cause. Maybe you have, and I've missed it - let me know, please.
melo - brilliant piece, as usual. Take heart, put them panels up, prepare the garden, organize. paul spencer
You seem to be the resident anti-socialism member, yes?
:) "Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.
Is it fair to say that you challenge statements and viewpoints, a la NNadir or ormondotvos? If so, good work. paul spencer
And that Value comes in many forms: not least Happiness. "The future is already here -- it's just not very evenly distributed" William Gibson
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