OK, I'll be more open-minded. Please tell me how anyone can rationalize exponential growth to be wrong, and explain how those who do not understand said concept can still be intelligent. I'm all ears, as this alternative view is not only interesting to me, but it is an equally viable path to achieving environmental sustainability..
john bodega · Member since
I just had the most amazing sandwich. Sliced beef and mayonnaise. It really hit the spot. I only finished eating it about 30 seconds ago but I'm still awestruck by just how well this sandwich turned out. The bread isn't even a particularly good brand. What an incredible fucking meal.
pow wow · Member since
The big questions are, how big is the test tube and how long is a minute in real time?
Both subjective, maybe, but we're hurtling towards 1hr nonetheless. What happens then?
YourValentine · Member since
You probably know the cynical saying that if your camp is attacked by a lion you do not need to outrun the lion, you only need to run faster than the slowest of the other people. Apparently, the world population seems to think exactly like this: as long as there is oil, water and air to breathe for me I am not worried about the people who come after me. Let them worry about the environmental desaster. However, it could happen that wars will be fought over fresh water during our lifetime.
Yara · Member since
I started to get interested in David Suzuki's works and TV show quite early in my life, when I was still a kid. Not that long ago I embarked on a search for episodes of "The Nature of Things". I really enjoyed the series. As far as the current available evidence goes, he seems to be right about climate change and other environmental issues.
I don't like his attitude that much, especially as of late. I think it's counterproductive. But I think his science is, for the most part, sound and correct. Questions of style apart, he's been for a long time playing a very important role in making scientific issues more accessible and filling the gaps in people's science education.
Now, as another user pointed out, educating people is a far cry from getting them to act on what they already believe in. That demands organization, coordination and even financial stimuli - it's not cheap to live a healthy and environment-friendly life.
