Paradox of thrift
In the last few years we have been hearing about our need to consume less, save resources, recycle, drive less, or not drive at all. Well, we are finally doing it and what happens, our neighbor looses his job. Now we read reports that we are saving our way right into an economic depression. I am not an economist, but I think less consumption, fewer cars, and more savings is the way to go accompanied by increased productivity. Maybe other countries will want what we produce and we can pay off the debt we have accumulated. Yes, the adjustment will be difficult but long term we may be better off in terms of energy independence, community building, and more durable products. Instead of a throw away society maybe we can build one on the more permanent things. Small is beautiful.
The attempt to cross humans with animals through cloning is one of the most inhumane uses of science I can think of. It didn’t work. Thank God.