How To Change The World

vilainpetitcrapaud

I agree with this video. I follow these advices. About my culture,I'l very fond of Occitan (southern french language) I support many associations, etc

budoracle

When my parents got their first telephone in the early sixties, 1981 was way in the future. I used to wonder what it would be like when that far in the future date would arrive.. Seeing as we were immigrants, I had a deeper perspective of recent history than my friends in some aspects. back then I wanted to think myself on the side of right in the future should the occasion arise. I hope that I am. Now being further in the future that distant day when 1981 arrived seems like ancient history. I began putting into practice safer agricultural methods in 1975. Although I trained in the Environmental sciences, my largest impact is my fossil fuel less lifestyle and anti consumerism attitude. I love to cycle and keep my life within the confines of my reach on two motor-less wheels.. the revolution is enjoyable when you gain freedom and happiness even in an economic downturn. Having to do with less materialism unburdens me.

jackbelenix

this is one of the best videos I have ever watched in videojug. Of course, knowledge is power a power. I think not only books but also technology is an important source. To use it efficiently can bring many benefits like reading.

GrantReardon

recycle

brob1969

Why not grow your own food in your backyard using your bath water? Greywater systems make sense on multiple levels, not only are you not dumping usable water into the sewer, you are using that water to grow your own food; not using drinking water to irrigate. Plants love dishwater, wash water, bath water, etc. We have to get far away from wasteful practices that have been the norm for far too long; start thinking about what you are doing, look further into every action and see where it leads.

smartypants77

What's the saying? Think globally, act locally. Why not mention buying your goods (and services) locally. It has been proven that more than twice as much of your money stays in your local economy when you shop locally. In the summer local produce, which is often grown without all of the pesticides, etc... is usually so much less expensive for a much higher quality product. There may be times that local products will cost more, but really how much more? Considering that the small family farm doesn't receive the subsidies that the corporate farms do, there may be times that a local product can cost more, but that leads us to the carbon footprint of our food. Look in your fridge, how miles do you have in there? Think about the reduction in your carbon footprint if you buy your produce (or dairy, cheese, meat, wine, etc...)within 100 miles or so, against the average 1500 miles that average food travels to your plate.

Personally, I think a great solution to the lack of critical thinking comes in two options: 1) Homeschool your kids, if you're up to the challenge. Okay, okay, I know most people fear a kid not being well-socialized with this solution. That's because the image of homeschooling has been tainted by the stereotypical image of ultraconservatives (usually Christians) not wanting to "corrupt" their children with anything not in line with their thinking. Thus you have a bunch of carbon copies of the ultraconservative adults that can only survive within the narrow-minded thinking of the conservative enclaves of Christianity. Socialization fears can be allayed by enrolling the kids in art, dance, or karate, or by starting a town playgroup that meets in the park on sunny days or at the Y, if there's inclement weather. 2) If homeschooling is not for you, but you want your kids to remain critical--yet creative--thinkers, sign 'em up at a Waldorf, Montessori or other similar charter school. They'll get a class-act education while retaining their Divine individuality that usually gets drummed out of kids in an ordinary public school.

reptile_lover07

that wasn't what i was expecting...

Mithotyn

"In order to inspire you usually should write, and in order to write you must read." If writing inspired people, authors would rule the world. In any case, critical thinking wasn't mentioned at all in this video, so the logical conclusion that he *ONLY* meant reading and drawing conclusions from writings must be drawn. If it meant to read *and* think, then it should have been included.

Mithotyn: You can't know how to inspire people without reading first. You don't have the knowledge to inspire others with without reading. Granted the schooling system of read, review, know is flawed, but by choosing your own reading, you can determine what you believe to be fact and fiction. In order to inspire you usually should write, and in order to write you must read.