Dear Gyp, Any sane bio-physical analysis, unbiased toward humans (difficult, of course, given that we're such bloody narcissists) and based upon the following standard -- "concordance with or violation of fundamental principles in the operation of complex system dynamics" -- would undoubtedly pinpoint humans as the SOLE BIOCIDAL VIOLATORS of those principles on this planet, and therefore, as the murderous species whose disappearance would be most beneficial to the remainder of the biosphere. Anyone like to challenge that assessment, go right ahead. But you'd better come prepared with some complex system examples that disprove my assertion.
I wouldn’t have such a problem with humans if we all lived like the Amish (sans religion and dress codes of course.)
Raising their own food. The incredible sense of community they have. Their work ethics. Multigenerational households. And I could definitely get behind horses for transportation!
Indeed, Gyp, the Amish are a fine example of non-indigenous people who mimic the ways of the indigenous in living harmoniously with the biosphere. And we note how they are often mocked by their non-Amish "neighbors" for not conforming to the wasteful non-regenerative lifestyle of the more standard consume-and-discard culture.
Dear Gyp, Any sane bio-physical analysis, unbiased toward humans (difficult, of course, given that we're such bloody narcissists) and based upon the following standard -- "concordance with or violation of fundamental principles in the operation of complex system dynamics" -- would undoubtedly pinpoint humans as the SOLE BIOCIDAL VIOLATORS of those principles on this planet, and therefore, as the murderous species whose disappearance would be most beneficial to the remainder of the biosphere. Anyone like to challenge that assessment, go right ahead. But you'd better come prepared with some complex system examples that disprove my assertion.
Hi Vin
I wouldn’t have such a problem with humans if we all lived like the Amish (sans religion and dress codes of course.)
Raising their own food. The incredible sense of community they have. Their work ethics. Multigenerational households. And I could definitely get behind horses for transportation!
Indeed, Gyp, the Amish are a fine example of non-indigenous people who mimic the ways of the indigenous in living harmoniously with the biosphere. And we note how they are often mocked by their non-Amish "neighbors" for not conforming to the wasteful non-regenerative lifestyle of the more standard consume-and-discard culture.