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NoOneMan

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3. Oh, I'm not condemning but re-framing progress from an environmental standpoint
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 06:08 PM
Dec 2012

Thats why I asked, what is the average sustainable standard of living for 8 billion people.

If one believes we should strive for equality and that average is, far, far, far below where the first world nations are, then its a long path down, eh?

Are first world nations willing to make that sacrifice to such an average? Do they then really believe in equality at their core? How do we manage throttling progress in the name of environmental sustainability? How do we spread that progress out (if it is in fact environmentally damaging)?

Likely, none of these questions will be answered, or likely be asked. There is a can to kick down the road.

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