Survival of the Most Cooperative
We work together or we perish separately
I am of the opinion that we need to re-evaluate practically everything in our existence.
One thing I’m certain of though. We must prioritize our environment above all other things and ideals. If that means that we need to be a little more primitive in how we live, a little less “efficient”, a bit less comfortable, well then that’s what needs to happen.
I am aware of the dichotomy of typing those words on this wonderful computing device that was barely a pipe dream when I was a child. I am aware of what I’m saying.
But I also think that giving up technology isn’t the answer. We can remain highly technological, but we can and should be a hell of a lot less mechanized.
Small communities are likely the best answer. Grains, while they make up the bulk of calories today, are not the be-all and end-all of our food. High degrees of conformity in our diets are not necessary. Small communities can, for instance, set up communal gardens where each citizen is required to put in some small amount of labor each week, and each citizen gets a portion of the produce as well. Since this type of farming tends to have high yields, especially as people gain experience, it likely will far outproduce what’s needed.
