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In reply to the discussion: Why Self-Checkout Is and Has Always Been the Worst [View all]PatrickforO
(14,558 posts)Not so. Technology is great - I would not want to be without my cell or my PC, for sure.
My point is just that we've got to somehow conquer the all-powerful force of human greed, and get our heads around planning for human need. This planning is not WITHOUT technology, or to get rid of technology or otherwise curtail it. Rather, let's use it to help one another.
Of course, Hoyt makes the point that America makes up around 4% of the world's population, but we CONSUME about 25% of its resources, just like a bunch of locusts.
Would I be willing to downsize? Yes.
Drive an electric car. Yes.
Recycle. Yes.
Conserve. Yes.
Point is, we need to use the very best in technology and we need to do these things together as a matter of policy.
We, as a species, are crucifying ourselves on the cross of greed, NOT technology.