DJB made yet another insightful comment that summarised the whole problem of the constant high-fives we give each other everytime we profess our faith in “environmentally-friendly” technologies: There is no free lunch. Specifically: [...] Look at the huge move to compact fluorescents. No doubt a boon in terms of global warming, but a mercury pollution [...]
Excess consumption in the absence of affluence
June 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
There’s a big difference between merely overcoming challenges and getting into a position of being on top of the situation. I read the Warrior Lawyer’s blog entry Consumption Factor Key to Addressing the Food and Oil Crises where he writes: As pointed out by Diamond’s article, yes, population growth is a problem for us, but [...]
A “crisis of modernity”
May 22, 2008 By 24 Comments
I read with interest hawaiianguy‘s comment in MLQ3′s blog entry Numerology and politics. MLQ3 cited Randy David’s view that the real issue is the “crisis of modernity” gripping our society; observing how Pinoy politicians now increasingly resort to voodoo and prayer as a means to ameliorate our society’s fortunes. Mr. hawaiianguy provides a bit more [...]
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