Re: [silk] Why Bother?

2008-04-23 Thread Jim Grisanzio
Udhay Shankar N wrote: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/magazine/20wwln-lede-t.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=all If you do bother, you will set an example for other people. Absolutely great article. To me that one sentence right there carries the whole piece. Setting an example is the b

Re: [silk] Why Bother?

2008-04-21 Thread Martin Senftleben
Nice reading this is. However, I miss mentioning alternative, regenerative energy resources. We supply our household with such energy, it feels at least better and doesn't cost the world. Am Dienstag 22 April 2008 schrieb Udhay Shankar N: > ... > But while some such grand scheme may well be nece

Re: [silk] Why Bother?

2008-04-21 Thread Gautam John
On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:58 AM, Udhay Shankar N <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Certainly. However, part of the point Pollan's making is that some of that > choice may no longer be available (at least, not in the form it is today) > going forward. H. Individual pleasure over collective, futur

Re: [silk] Why Bother?

2008-04-21 Thread Udhay Shankar N
Gautam John wrote, [on 4/22/2008 10:54 AM]: Is a good read but it boils down to how I value my time, IMHO. Division of labour can be a good thing, yes? Certainly. However, part of the point Pollan's making is that some of that choice may no longer be available (at least, not in the form it i

Re: [silk] Why Bother?

2008-04-21 Thread Gautam John
Is a good read but it boils down to how I value my time, IMHO. Division of labour can be a good thing, yes?

[silk] Why Bother?

2008-04-21 Thread Udhay Shankar N
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/magazine/20wwln-lede-t.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=all The Way We Live Now Why Bother? By MICHAEL POLLAN Published: April 20, 2008 Why bother? That really is the big question facing us as individuals hoping to do something about climate change, and it’s not