With gas prices going up and paychecks getting slashed… I think it is time to accept that our society is quickly changing. People are more likely to save what they can and are thinking twice about spontaneous purchases. Are we beginning to see the end of exponential growth? As we reach the ceiling, what does that mean for capitalism as we know it? Are we approaching a new era that will be greatly limited by lack of natural resources?
I’ll be the first one jumping for joy if the above is not true, but the evidence is all around us that it is time for change. Change is hard, and often times when it is out of our control, it is human nature to try to grasp onto what we know with all of our might, even if what we are holding on to may not be good for us.
How do we stop the machine when it’s on a self disruptive path and try to get it on a better, healthier path? A path that uses sun and wind to power our lights and the mail is delivered in electronic cars. In this new world, it will be taught in schools how to garden and compost. This new innovative world will teach us that we don’t need this and that to be happy. Change is hard… but bring it on!
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