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Alex Heffron's avatar

I was thinking about smartphones the other day. Like if we can't build a world where smartphones are not only no longer needed but no longer desirable then we've failed so bad. I imagine we'll have plenty knocking about for a long time and if they can be repaired - and the demands placed upon them reduced they probably can survive. So I was thinking there are times when they can be useful - so just have them as items that can be loaned from a tool library. The data centres will all be gone by then anyway so smartphones won't need to be like they are today and that will do us all a favour.

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Zoe Gilbertson's avatar

Agree with all that you stated. Developing good enough relations with (potentially difficult) neighbours (that you haven’t chosen) is a very good place to begin the process of sharing. I’m trying to pluck up the courage to suggest sharing a robust lawnmower. I think our socially developing group might be able to manage this but I’m not sure yet. We have a community run ‘sharing shed’ that works well for other items.

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arkndjl's avatar

incredible work as always

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Amy Yates's avatar

I really enjoyed reading. Thanks! There’s another abundance scheme thats been circulating for the last 20 years in the manifestation community turned instagram grift. It’s shifted culture away from relationship and interdependence and into this “high vibrations bring about endless abundance” pitch.

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TheLastFarm's avatar

Sounds like the crunchy version of the evangelical “prosperity gospel” scam

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Amy Yates's avatar

Great way of putting it

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Robert Kourik's avatar

Very excellent! I agree.

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C. H. Smiles's avatar

My friend tried to run a tool library in his small community. Eventually all the tools were stolen. I wonder if this can only work in high trust communities (the amish being an example).

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TheLastFarm's avatar

There are many successful tool libraries. An outstanding one in Buffalo https://thetoollibrary.org

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Alex Heffron's avatar

Yeah there's a new one in our area which I'm excited about. Ultimately the symptomatic social relations of capitalism and this world we are living will take some time to transition to something humane and respectful again.

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