Decades ago, the late ecological economist Herman Daly spelled out two policies for a sustainable society, "Don't take from the Earth faster than it can replenish; and don't waste faster than the Earth can absorb." While we probably can't abide by these directions in a digital, industrial society, I'd surely welcome joining with others who aim to move toward them.
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