WebScorpion

@WebScorpion@defcon.social
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I learned Basic on an Apple IIe and COBOL on an IBM 360/40. I love puzzles...and VooDooBird!
PronounsHe, him, it
AgeIt feels weird being the same age as old people.

A well-thought out argument from @Daojoan for dialing back capitalism’s voracious appetite for growth and exploitation. What takes its place?

“Now, the creative work starts: composting capitalism’s decay into fertile soil where shared prosperity has a chance.”

#life beyond #capitalism and #consumerism #psychology #socialjustice
#environment

https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/how-to-quit-capitalism

How to quit capitalism. — Joan Westenberg

Let's start with something controversial: Capitalism is not an economic system. It is a philosophical and ideological force that shapes our lives, environment, and perception of humanity. It's a behemoth that thrives on relentless growth, often at a devastating cost. Under its reign, we witness the

Joan Westenberg

Every breath

“We have to recognise that every breath of air we take, every mouthful of food we take, comes from the natural world. And if we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves. We are one coherent ecosystem. It’s not just a question of beauty, or interest, or wonder – its the essential part of human life is a healthy planet. We are in danger of wrecking that.

We are destroying the natural world, and with it ourselves.”
David Attenborough

https://www.tusk.org/news/tusk-royal-patron-hrh-the-duke-of-cambridge-interviews-sir-david-attenborough/

#Environment

Tusk | Tusk Royal Patron HRH the Duke of Cambridge Interviews Sir David Attenborough

Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough has played an unprecedented role in connecting people to the wonders of the natural world. Today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sir David was interviewed by Tusk’s Royal Patron Prince William about his life’s work and how he has inspired us for generations.

Gasoline is cheap right now — but charging an EV is still cheaper

The price of home charging an electric vehicle in the U.S., on average, is equivalent to $1.41 per gallon

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/gasoline-is-cheap-right-now-but-charging-an-ev-is-still-cheaper/

#USA #US #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate

Gasoline is cheap right now — but charging an EV is still cheaper

The price of home charging an EV in the U.S., on average, is equivalent to $1.41 per gallon.

Yale Climate Connections
The simple reason we fear AI is that we know it will come to the conclusion humans are parasites destroying the planet we live on.
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The Problem With Leaf Blowers

This technology’s reliance on gasoline and oil ties it to history’s greatest catastrophe disguised as humanity’s biggest triumph—the fossil-fueled Industrial Revolution.

Common Dreams

@coreyspowell

I can't help wondering what Pink Floyd would think of listening to radio on the dark side of the moon