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michaelwhi.bsky.social @michaelwhi.bsky.social

You're making it about economy and costs. That's the very counter-point I'm trying to make ....this is bigger than finance.

may 19, 2025, 8:18 am • 0 0

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untoldmyth.bsky.social @untoldmyth.bsky.social

You think people struggling to afford food and to heat their homes isn’t important? Yes, I’m talking about economics. But I’m also talking about the quality of peoples lives. Pretending that this cost isn’t there only makes one appear stupid or dishonest. I’m just saying: be honest about the cost.

may 19, 2025, 8:21 am • 0 0 • view
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untoldmyth.bsky.social @untoldmyth.bsky.social

To elaborate: we can have a discussion about moral hazards and which is the better decision: harming people now to save humanity/our planet, versus allowing harm to come to all of humanity later. But we have to be honest with ourselves about the trade offs or the conversation isn’t much use.

may 19, 2025, 8:24 am • 0 0 • view
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michaelwhi.bsky.social @michaelwhi.bsky.social

This platform does not afford the space to debate a complex matter. I'll reduce this to the Chinese proverb "give a man a fish..." Thinking of money alone is blinkered by the same attitude that created the mess. That of individualistic gain, economy over sustainability, and ignoring cause & effect.

may 19, 2025, 8:32 am • 0 0 • view
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untoldmyth.bsky.social @untoldmyth.bsky.social

You’re ignoring that none of this discussion is about money. And I don’t think having more space would help you read what I’m saying more closely. I get that you think it’s a clear decision, and I may even agree with you. But pretending like the suffering of humans doesn’t matter is…bad.

may 19, 2025, 8:45 am • 0 0 • view