I think the best way to achieve sustainability is probably through simplification, rather than relying on technology of ever increasing complexity. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t use any form of complex technology, but I think we implement the complex technology more strategically. I think we should utilize more complex technology where necessary but simplify where possible. I think we should try to live more within the bounds of our ecosystem and become more connected to it and its natural cycles, instead of becoming more disconnected from it.
I think the best way to achieve sustainability is probably through simplification, rather than relying on technology of ever increasing complexity. … but simplify where possible
Well I mean, that’s what we’re doing right now, but it clearly isn’t enough. “Simplify where possible” is a good thought, but all too often people decide, no, it’s not possible right now. Given a choice, people tend to take the easier path, not the more responsible path. That’s the benefit of living in space, it takes that choice away
And if you want people to significantly simplify, well that’s a real uphill battle, especially if it’s more economical in the short term to do something else. I’m not saying that it’s wrong, but it’s an approach we’ve been trying since the 80s, and individuals, companies and governments all naturally push back against it.
Besides, even before we had all the tech we do now, we still couldn’t live sustainably. We hunted the mammoth and the giant ground sloths to extinction. We’ve been over fishing and over logging since we can remember. New need to figure out how to live sustainably, it never came naturally.
And if you want people to significantly simplify, well that’s a real uphill battle
Well, I can’t disagree with you there. Few people will simplify or reduce their consumption or their use of resources willingly. You’re right, they’re going to have to be forced, somehow. But, I don’t think space is going to be the thing that forces them, I think it will be some kind of major collapse. Regardless, I don’t think anything is going to stop people from continuing to do profound, irreparable damage to the environment anytime soon. I expect that to continue for the foreseeable future.
But, I don’t think space is going to be the thing that forces them, I think it will be some kind of major collapse.
Yeah, well I can’t predict the future, so of course I can’t say for sure. But I sure hope that we get to living in space before there’s some major collapse. I would like to see society not fall apart spectacularly. I guess that’s why I’m so hyped for reusable rockets, it’s a possible path to sustainability that doesn’t require a collapse, and that’s the future I want.
I think the best way to achieve sustainability is probably through simplification, rather than relying on technology of ever increasing complexity. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t use any form of complex technology, but I think we implement the complex technology more strategically. I think we should utilize more complex technology where necessary but simplify where possible. I think we should try to live more within the bounds of our ecosystem and become more connected to it and its natural cycles, instead of becoming more disconnected from it.
Well I mean, that’s what we’re doing right now, but it clearly isn’t enough. “Simplify where possible” is a good thought, but all too often people decide, no, it’s not possible right now. Given a choice, people tend to take the easier path, not the more responsible path. That’s the benefit of living in space, it takes that choice away
And if you want people to significantly simplify, well that’s a real uphill battle, especially if it’s more economical in the short term to do something else. I’m not saying that it’s wrong, but it’s an approach we’ve been trying since the 80s, and individuals, companies and governments all naturally push back against it.
Besides, even before we had all the tech we do now, we still couldn’t live sustainably. We hunted the mammoth and the giant ground sloths to extinction. We’ve been over fishing and over logging since we can remember. New need to figure out how to live sustainably, it never came naturally.
Well, I can’t disagree with you there. Few people will simplify or reduce their consumption or their use of resources willingly. You’re right, they’re going to have to be forced, somehow. But, I don’t think space is going to be the thing that forces them, I think it will be some kind of major collapse. Regardless, I don’t think anything is going to stop people from continuing to do profound, irreparable damage to the environment anytime soon. I expect that to continue for the foreseeable future.
Yeah, well I can’t predict the future, so of course I can’t say for sure. But I sure hope that we get to living in space before there’s some major collapse. I would like to see society not fall apart spectacularly. I guess that’s why I’m so hyped for reusable rockets, it’s a possible path to sustainability that doesn’t require a collapse, and that’s the future I want.