The United States consumes power per land-area at a rate three times the average. Even though they are more energy efficient, densely… — David J. C. MacKay Copy Share Image
We need way more intimacy than nearly anyone considers normal. Always hungry for it, we seek solace and sustenance in the closest… — Charles Eisenstein Copy Share Image
The New World Order is a world that has a supernational authority to regulate world commerce and industry; an international organization that… — Willy Brandt Copy Share Image
The current period of regression is registering some success in "producing people" who are subordinated to external power, diverted to such "superficial… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
My disorder has been attended with several symptoms of a consumption; and I have been at times apprehensive that my great change… — David Brainerd Copy Share Image
Homer Simpson is one of my favorite people, though he's not real. He represents the American who's filled with this 'affluenza.' He's… — Mitchell Joachim Copy Share Image
The mystical nature of American consumption accounts for its joylessness. We spend a great deal of time in stores, but if we… — Lewis H. Lapham Copy Share Image
All those who, since Adam Smith, have turned their attention to Political Economy, agree that in reality we do not buy articles… — Jean-Baptiste Say Copy Share Image
I don't think we're crumbling as a civilization, but this is not our finest hour, and it's good to be mindful that… — Mel Gibson Copy Share Image
If you and I become vegans, the global consequences aren't going to be that much. But if we can get a few… — Moby Copy Share Image
There appears to be a deeply embedded uneasiness in our culture about throwing away junk that can be reused. Perhaps, in part,… — William Booth Copy Share Image