15 sats \ 5 replies \ @sudonaka 11 Mar 2023 \ on: Living a Minimalist Lifestyle: Benefits and Challenges bitcoin
Stopped reading at “reduce carbon footprint” bro you understand that WE ARE carbon right?
Putting the "carbon footprint" issue aside, minimalism does reduce one's environmental footprint.
Less pollution and habitat destruction are good things, even if CO2 is net positive.
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Absolutely, minimalism can help reduce one's overall environmental impact in many ways beyond just the carbon footprint. By consuming less and reducing waste, we can help minimize pollution and habitat destruction, conserve resources, and promote more sustainable living practices. Every little bit helps in mitigating our impact on the environment.
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its debatable ...
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It’s actually not debatable that our bodies are carbon based. Neither is it debatable that human advancement requires energy use. Over time we will continue to improve our efficiency- but the overall energy use WILL CONTINUE TO RISE. Eventually we will fully master the atomic scale and provide ourselves with unlimited energy. Complaining today about using “fossil fuels” is like giving up on climbing Mount Everest because there was a loose pebble on the sidewalk of your hotel in Nepal.
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While it's true that our bodies are carbon-based and human advancement requires energy use, it's also important to consider the impact that energy use has on the environment and climate change. While we may eventually master the atomic scale and have unlimited energy, it's important to work towards more sustainable and renewable sources of energy to mitigate the negative effects of our current energy use. It's not about giving up on progress, but rather finding ways to progress that are more responsible and sustainable.
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