I’m still here/out there. Been off the grid in the woods and on the beach. Thought I’d share this nice little piece by Ethan Nichtern about the psychology of consumption. I’m feeling a little strained about the need to “keep up” with the Internet, so I thought this would be a nice interlude as I sort out my relationship with the Web.
Reality Sandwich | The Psychology of Ecology:
To date, the Green movement seems to be very much focused on the external world of objects and resources. Going green is all about external stuff: how to get more eco (and more fashionable) stuff, or else how to use the stuff we already have more effectively and less carelessly. For some folks, going green means arranging your lifestyle so you simply have way less stuff. All of these investigations are crucial. Collecting information about how to make compassionate choices in the context of a huge planet and an interwoven economy is an absolutely eye-opening practice, no matter which specific issue is closest to your heart.
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