Extinction Rebellion may have gone quiet, but climate protest will come roaring back | Oliver Haynes - theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Yes....I noticed that too. You know there were many loud people and projects for the past decade or so. Some protesting, some proposing radical alternatives to this so called "capitalist" society. Meaning this trade-based society. They are all kinda gone now...
I am one of them. Since 2011 I scream and scream and scream. And do all sorts of projects.
But the truth is that we are like trying to grow a crop in the middle of Times Square. There is no fertile soil, only concrete and people trying to stop you doing it.
There is no help for me to create and maintain the so many projects I do. There is no support for the so many good-willing people out there who want to protect nature, do good deeds, amazing projects, open source, and so on. NOTHING.
We have to fend for
... show moreExtinction Rebellion may have gone quiet, but climate protest will come roaring back | Oliver Haynes - theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Yes....I noticed that too. You know there were many loud people and projects for the past decade or so. Some protesting, some proposing radical alternatives to this so called "capitalist" society. Meaning this trade-based society. They are all kinda gone now...
I am one of them. Since 2011 I scream and scream and scream. And do all sorts of projects.
But the truth is that we are like trying to grow a crop in the middle of Times Square. There is no fertile soil, only concrete and people trying to stop you doing it.
There is no help for me to create and maintain the so many projects I do. There is no support for the so many good-willing people out there who want to protect nature, do good deeds, amazing projects, open source, and so on. NOTHING.
We have to fend for ourselves - to find ways to trade and stay alive, while doing these things. There is no way forward like that.
We are bound to perish.
I keep on surviving, surprisingly enough, with more projects than I started in 2011. But my reach is hundreds of times less than it was in 2011. I have to trade at times to make some money, I have to stress over not having enough to make it, I have to do a ton of work that should be done by 10 people normally.
The financial support is bleeding out, the interest I feel is not even present that much.
It all sounds very pessimistic but it is the truth. However I am still not giving up. I have new ideas and approaches.
And I know there are MANY MANY people out there who still keep the flame of revolting and activism alive, and all they need is a bit of fertile soil to thrive. But to get that fertile soil, the help, is really hard. And perhaps that is where the focus should be.
Maybe TROM will start to focus on that bit...
Will see.
If you are one of us, don't despair. You are for sure not alone. Maybe new projects and forms of activism will arise out of the stagnant frustration and anger that so many have layered within.
A system in which its members cannot even have the time and means to protest or propose/work on alternatives, is an abusive system. It only wants for "it" to survive, as it is the only way for its members to stay afloat. Therefore humans have to trade in the trade system, to survive. That is the forced incentive. Anything else can only temporarily survive.
The trade game has to go.
STEPS:
- Provide the basic needs as trade-free: healthcare, education, communication, food, shelter, etc..
- Provide a Universal Basic Income to everyone, no strings attached.
This is how we allow people to focus on what they see as important. To have time to get informed and inform others. To get involved, to help, to thrive.
Nothing else will work!
FIRST: HELP THE PEOPLE!
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Jacob Urlich 🌍
in reply to Tio • •From the earliest days of human civilization, the act of exchange — whether of goods, services, or ideas — has been a cornerstone of societal development. This ancient practice, rooted in barter and trade, has evolved over millennia into the complex global economy we inhabit today. What began as a simple necessity for survival has transformed us all into merchants and consumers, redefining our roles, relationships, and even our sense of self.
In tribal societies, trade was often a communal activity, embedded in rituals and social bonds. It wasn’t merely transactional; it was relational. Goods were exchanged not just for utility, but to build alliances, express gratitude, or maintain harmony. Over time, as societies grew and markets emerged, trade became more formalized. The rise of currency, marketplaces, and merchant classes marked a shift — from communal exchange to individual enterprise.
Today, this transformation is complete. We live in a world where nearly every aspect of life is touched by... show more
From the earliest days of human civilization, the act of exchange — whether of goods, services, or ideas — has been a cornerstone of societal development. This ancient practice, rooted in barter and trade, has evolved over millennia into the complex global economy we inhabit today. What began as a simple necessity for survival has transformed us all into merchants and consumers, redefining our roles, relationships, and even our sense of self.
In tribal societies, trade was often a communal activity, embedded in rituals and social bonds. It wasn’t merely transactional; it was relational. Goods were exchanged not just for utility, but to build alliances, express gratitude, or maintain harmony. Over time, as societies grew and markets emerged, trade became more formalized. The rise of currency, marketplaces, and merchant classes marked a shift — from communal exchange to individual enterprise.
Today, this transformation is complete. We live in a world where nearly every aspect of life is touched by commerce. We are merchants when we sell our labor, our creativity, or our time. We are consumers when we seek comfort, identity, or status through the things we buy. The marketplace is no longer a physical space — it is digital, global, and omnipresent.
This shift has profound implications. On one hand, it has enabled unprecedented innovation, connectivity, and prosperity. On the other, it has commodified aspects of life once considered sacred or personal — from education to relationships, even identity itself. The ancient practice of exchange has not only shaped our economies; it has shaped our values.
Are we better for it? That remains a question worth exploring. But one thing is certain: the legacy of that ancient practice continues to define who we are — merchants and consumers in a world built on trade.