Reducing the consumption of new goods puts the environmental ethic clearly at odds with the prime value of economic expansion. There is a tremendous loyalty to prime values. In essence, they define what is good. With few exceptions, people want to be good. For want of a public review, the prime value of growth remains unchallenged as society's purpose.
People feel uneasy acting at odds with economic expansion.
A public review of prime values would reveal much. Your cooperation can help initiate such a review. Questions and comments are welcome. Contact Information . Return to front page A Question of Direction Return to organizing events .