Article inspired by an article about an article
I was reading this article that references an article and speaks to the issue of worry. This topic has been on my mind for a long time as I’ve had several moments in which ideas that i can’t alter/control have crossed my path.
Draw your conclusions as you may, but i think they are accurate as to their conclusions. I’m trying to figure where global warming fits into the situation. I want to argue lumping it into the “avian flu” category is an incredible mistake, because that assumes there is nothing we can do to solve the situation. But yet there isn’t much I can do about the situation, because doing something puts an incredible strain on my survival and the effects of which would only be used to support arguments that we shouldn’t do anything. (if the effects can be measured at all)
So i continue to go grocery shopping in my car that has horrible emission standards, I utilize my electrical devices to maintain a comfortable living space, and I still read dispose of trash at the same quantity as ever.
December 10th, 2006 at 5:11 am
that’s it. we really should buy a recycling bin.
December 12th, 2006 at 2:34 pm
Good article. I think it’s arguing that we shouldn’t worry about most of the things we worry about – it doesn’t say we shouldn’t do anything about the things we can do something about. Our response should be proportional to the threat. In the case of global warming, the threat is great. It’s hard to know what the "average" person can do about global warming. If you see a way to reduce your energy footprint that doesn’t threaten your survival, then you should do it – perhaps even if the costs make you uncomfortable. Beyond that, encourage others (like our leaders) to do something about it. But, don’t be overly anxious about it because you have no direct control.