tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339490184163142843.post1204716427107507587..comments2023-12-07T08:57:56.758+00:00Comments on black_tansa_: JUST DO IT - The Do Lectures 2011Tony Duckworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05332115035191072624noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339490184163142843.post-40517318237235962002011-10-07T09:26:47.668+01:002011-10-07T09:26:47.668+01:00It's hard to begin such a change as it seems p...It's hard to begin such a change as it seems practical modern life demands (and is ever more built around) instantaneous solutions to our wants - unless people feel immediate gratification it's far too easy to ignore the problems at hand. <br /><br />It also seems to me that those who are beginning to embrace sustainability are doing so do so for the associated financial gains and because of ever increasing price for food and energy. Surely with this mindset its already a losing battle? Those who really make a difference do it for each other, the future and because they actually care!<br /><br />Architecture will obviously play its part, but on a macro scale and in masterplanning because in my opinion the biggest challenges lie in food production, resources and the associated logistics. It will take an incredible change to every part of our lives and goes totally against the consumerist society to which we belong and for which we are nurtured. <br /><br />Maybe we should begin with a statement by lobbying for the abolition of factory farming which radically outdoes the carbon footprint of the global transport industry which we are made to believe is the devil? <br /><br />Then again...why would I do that when I love a quick and fairly priced steak?T-roy.noreply@blogger.com