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by outworlder 1645 days ago
> When we focus on something, we get it done

That's true.

What's also true is that some things simply can't be done. If a species goes extinct, it's over (Jurassic Park fantasies nonwithstanding). It's not like they will respawn if we fix the ecosystem, the damage is permanent.

If we get too far into climate change, it won't get undone in time, no matter what crazy geoengineering efforts we undertake.

In between there's a window where we can act. That is closing.

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> In between there's a window where we can act. That is closing.

If we is taken as individuals, then sure we can do tiny bits and pieces. But it will take global systematic changes that start with the elite individuals to invoke such changes. And those that try will acquire many enemies and challenges that fight for the status quo.