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bhikkhu

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1. Keeping in mind that a zero-growth, sustainable ecomony is a real long-term goal
Fri May 4, 2012, 10:28 AM
May 2012

if we are going to survive on this planet as a species anywhere similar to how we are now

So what needs to be fixed is people's expectations and perceptions. I know - "good luck with that idea". People tend to not change their ways of thinking; but if you look at perceptual changes over time, those with backwards or poorly adapted or self-destructive worldviews get replaced, inevitably, by other people.

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