04-12-2015, 09:42 AM
Originally posted by lavalava
So is it then safe to assume that you dont take part in todays modern world? No cars no phones no refridgerators?
Do you live off the land? You obviously use a computer but are anti industrialization. Sounds pretty hypocritical if you ask me.
I don't understand this interpretation that a critique of development is only valid if you "live off the land". Industrialization - love it or leave it! This seems particularly out of place here in Puna, where support for preserving natural areas and the environment is more pronounced than many other places and for some is part of the appeal.
Why is the notion of balance so difficult, both in understanding the benefits and drawbacks of development, as well as in how these conversations are handled? Do you really believe that someone's ideas about these complex topics an be reduced to such simplistic black or white terms?
Much of what Kelena said is simply history. How to address it is more complex, but it would be informative for all of us to welcome and listen to others' ideas, instead of putting your own words in their mouth.
So is it then safe to assume that you dont take part in todays modern world? No cars no phones no refridgerators?
Do you live off the land? You obviously use a computer but are anti industrialization. Sounds pretty hypocritical if you ask me.
I don't understand this interpretation that a critique of development is only valid if you "live off the land". Industrialization - love it or leave it! This seems particularly out of place here in Puna, where support for preserving natural areas and the environment is more pronounced than many other places and for some is part of the appeal.
Why is the notion of balance so difficult, both in understanding the benefits and drawbacks of development, as well as in how these conversations are handled? Do you really believe that someone's ideas about these complex topics an be reduced to such simplistic black or white terms?
Much of what Kelena said is simply history. How to address it is more complex, but it would be informative for all of us to welcome and listen to others' ideas, instead of putting your own words in their mouth.