Confronted with the likelihood that we cannot achieve climate goals, confront socioeconomic inequality, and ultimately build a better world without significant personal sacrifice: How much are you personally capable and willing to lose? I mean this in the most earnest way possible. Acknowledging the likely possibility of working for an unethical organization while simultaneously supporting family who rely on you financially. Do you believe the amount we can and will bear aligns with the amount we must bear?

  • chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    Modern life requires a high degree of physical mobility

    It doesn’t have to be that way, and I’m not convinced it’s strictly better that way.

    We live in a world where most any first-world consumer item is a luxury compared to the global poor

    Idk about that, even people without electricity or running water can get a cheap cell phone and solar charger now.

    What doesn’t have much of a positive impact, however, is the delta between an affordable item and a high-end item that costs many multiples more. People can and should aim for those “luxuries” that don’t yet tip over into deminishing returns

    Definitely. No need to be giving up things like regular bathing and functional cooking utensils that make a big difference for little expense.