But I have trouble with your use of the term "we". Most people on the planet, both now and in the past, have had little or nothing to do with the destruction of the planet, or most of the natural world. The entire idea behind the "anthropocene" is a capitalist myth rather like the carbon footprint propaganda.
From my childhood, I remember the words of Tonto, "what do you mean we, kemosabe"?
(I now enjoy the fact that Tonto means "crazy", and kemosabe means "faithful friend". The irony is thick.)
I mean 'we' as in our species as a whole because even those of us who want to be Tonto have to admit that we all do participate in Earth's destruction, even if only because there is "No Exit."
I think one place we disagree is that I don't attach any 'guilt' to our participation; again, "No Exit.' Maybe some day we can have that and other long conversations.
Resonated with much of the article.
But I have trouble with your use of the term "we". Most people on the planet, both now and in the past, have had little or nothing to do with the destruction of the planet, or most of the natural world. The entire idea behind the "anthropocene" is a capitalist myth rather like the carbon footprint propaganda.
From my childhood, I remember the words of Tonto, "what do you mean we, kemosabe"?
(I now enjoy the fact that Tonto means "crazy", and kemosabe means "faithful friend". The irony is thick.)
I mean 'we' as in our species as a whole because even those of us who want to be Tonto have to admit that we all do participate in Earth's destruction, even if only because there is "No Exit."
Long conversation. I disagree.
I think one place we disagree is that I don't attach any 'guilt' to our participation; again, "No Exit.' Maybe some day we can have that and other long conversations.