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LIFE BEYOND
INDUSTRIALIZATION
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Industrialization
In order to solve any problem, we need to look at it, take it apart, and understand it in order to find a solution.
Below are links to pages that outline the problem of industrialization.
Industrialism & Consumerism
A short description and history of industrialism and consumerism, so we can all recognize how we interact with industrialism and make an informed decision to continue or change. READ NOW
The Bad Human
Throughout history humans have been portrayed as being naturally "bad" and needing to somehow change our ways in order to be good. In fact, we are inherently good and need only to return to our natural state. READ NOW
The Toxic Environment
In Progress—Coming Soon
The Separation of Spirit & Nature
In Progress—Coming Soon
| INDUSTRIALIZATION versus LIFE | |
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| products are machine made in complex factories | products are handmade or with simple hand tools |
| high volume production driven by profits | low volume production driven by need |
| "international" design for use in all locales | design considers local and regional needs. materials and conditions |
| lifestyle includes lots of stuff | simple lifestyle made up of essential needs and simple comforts |
| waste and excess | efficient use of resources, use only what is needed |
| disconnected from the land | integrated into ecosystem, follows local vernacular |
| intended for all-year use | seasonally-appropriate |
| impersonal—made by unknown others | personal—made by oneself or nearby artisans |
| consumers dependent on industry | producers self-determined, self-reliant, and self-sufficient |
| fossil fuel transportation —drive, fly | human-powered transportation—walk, bike |
| large amounts of nonrenewable fuels used | small amounts of local renewable energy used |
| disposable | durable |
| mass producded products exactly the same | custom-created originals |
| mass communications—tv, radio, newspaper | interpersonal communications—neighbor-to-neighbor, phone trees, newsletters, town meetings |
life as defined by INDUSTRIALIZATION
life as defined by LIFE