04-11-2015, 03:37 AM
I like your argument; one size does not have to fit all when it comes to societies. I don't think it would work for the whole planet without tremendous suffering, starvation, and war (much like the ancient Hawaiian wars over land and resources). It might work for a modern Hawaii, at least until some other powers conspired to overthrow it... But could you convince enough people to make it a reality? I think too many people appreciate modern communication, travel, medicine, entertainment, and conveniences to revert to a non-industrialized society. And a non-industrialized society will be at a trade deficit and not be able to import many luxuries... So is the prospect of going back to a simpler time real, or a pipe dream?
I think it's more feasible to preserve the good things we have here now, and work towards incrementally improving things. That approach will probably attract more supporters and accomplish more in the long run...
I think it's more feasible to preserve the good things we have here now, and work towards incrementally improving things. That approach will probably attract more supporters and accomplish more in the long run...