Week 4: Discussion questions

While it seems our economy is moving toward "green-ness" I think we are still a long way off. The reliance on oil alone is immense.... most people can't even begin to imagine a life without it. And most people, I would guess, aren't even aware of how precarious our infrastructure is in it's dependence on oil.  Even those "green" citizens who make great attempts to reduce their 'carbon footprint' would be hungry and cold if this infrastructure should fail. On the other hand... humans can prove amazing in times of trouble and maybe folks would step up and work it out.... I think a "green" economy will require a massive psychological overhaul in the minds of the masses. A real shift in consciousness, of what we assume our role on this earth to be, what we are "due" if anything at all by nature, Learning to make real sacrifices for the good of the community. I am skeptical that we can have a true 'green economy' and  without drastic alterations to our amount of consumption of everything, including food, and basic lifestyle such as feeling like we ought to be able to drive away on weekend getaways or across town to buy that wonderful imported olive oil..but its organic so its ok right? Again, while I think the shift is happening.. it is my experience that peoples minds don't change so quickly...unless its brought on by some dramatic event....maybe thats what it will take...i don't know......