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jammies · 03-29-2009, 02:03 PM

I didn't even know it was Earth Hour. I also disagree with the "symbolism" of the event - are we supposed to be gladly awaiting the day when we can all live in the dark again, like every single society until the modern era did? There's a reason we use artificial light - NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE SUCKS!

See, "saving energy" actually ######s the process of weaning ourselves off oil/coal; as we run out of our current sources of energy, the investments in alternative sources become more and more attractive and more and more research is funneled into these alternatives. For me, we missed the opportunity back in the 50s and 60s to turn the entire grid over to nuclear and hydro, but whether it is nuclear or solar or wind or fusion or large farms of hamsters in wheels - or whatever kind of power runs the planet in 50 years - the sooner we end up in crisis and HAVE to change the sources of power, the better for the long-term.

To make an analogy, it's like having a crappy job and trying to figure out whether it's smarter to try to live within your means, or get a better job. I'm a big fan of the better job.

03-29-2009, 02:03 PM	#43
jammies Basement Chicken Choker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In a land without pants, or war, or want. But mostly we care about the pants. Exp:	I didn't even know it was Earth Hour. I also disagree with the "symbolism" of the event - are we supposed to be gladly awaiting the day when we can all live in the dark again, like every single society until the modern era did? There's a reason we use artificial light - NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE SUCKS! See, "saving energy" actually ######s the process of weaning ourselves off oil/coal; as we run out of our current sources of energy, the investments in alternative sources become more and more attractive and more and more research is funneled into these alternatives. For me, we missed the opportunity back in the 50s and 60s to turn the entire grid over to nuclear and hydro, but whether it is nuclear or solar or wind or fusion or large farms of hamsters in wheels - or whatever kind of power runs the planet in 50 years - the sooner we end up in crisis and HAVE to change the sources of power, the better for the long-term. To make an analogy, it's like having a crappy job and trying to figure out whether it's smarter to try to live within your means, or get a better job. I'm a big fan of the better job. __________________ Better educated sadness than oblivious joy.