Very good article! I think many people do recognize the problem—maybe not the full scope of it— and feel overwhelmed. We are each trapped in an extractive, exploitative system. Each individual can feel somewhat powerless to make large systematic changes even though we understand that’s what’s needed. I don’t eat meat or fish products, and have no pets or kids, and that’s what many others are also doing. We should get rewarded for this in some way, meaning government could be incentivizing behavior that’s good for the environment. I think the ultimate solution is to get rid of $$ as an unfair and inaccurate system of value, and move to another value system to make assessments (such as the virtues). Yes, there’s pathology but also ignorance. (By the way, nihilism and atheism are on the rise and are not necessarily good for the environment—these nontheistic beliefs could underlie a “get it while you can” mentality.) Keep spreading the word and thanks for this message!!
Very good article! I think many people do recognize the problem—maybe not the full scope of it— and feel overwhelmed. We are each trapped in an extractive, exploitative system. Each individual can feel somewhat powerless to make large systematic changes even though we understand that’s what’s needed. I don’t eat meat or fish products, and have no pets or kids, and that’s what many others are also doing. We should get rewarded for this in some way, meaning government could be incentivizing behavior that’s good for the environment. I think the ultimate solution is to get rid of $$ as an unfair and inaccurate system of value, and move to another value system to make assessments (such as the virtues). Yes, there’s pathology but also ignorance. (By the way, nihilism and atheism are on the rise and are not necessarily good for the environment—these nontheistic beliefs could underlie a “get it while you can” mentality.) Keep spreading the word and thanks for this message!!
Loved your concluding paragraph, especially the concept of eco-catatonia.