Simple living truly is a widespread desire in our society. It is a fundamental value that many families pass from generation to generation. Yet the idea is omitted not only from the mix of advertising messages that define familiar context for our culture, but is also omitted from the content of entertainment programing and is sometimes disparaged by my peers in the news media. Any opportunity to present the concept of simple living should not be overlooked. We need to promote both the concept, and the specific activities and products that facilitate our preference for low-impact living.
War entails risks and psychological warfare entails risks.
But as that converted war criminal Paul says in The Bible, we are not fighting against flesh and blood but against powers and principalities and spiritual corruption in high places. Whatever the strategy, any move to help more of the public feel familiar with simple lifestyles is likely the most important step toward extending acceptance of our preferred ways of life.