This is a long read but quite interesting - quote from the article: > A senior Ikea executive, Steve Howard, recently acknowledged the possibility: "If we look on a global basis, in the West we have probably hit peak stuff. We talk about peak oil. I'd say we've hit peak red meat, peak sugar, peak stuff... peak home furnishings."
We are in full energy transition without a guide.
Diminishing returns, just like rising expectations, do not bring out the best in people: expect violent reactions and revolutions in petro-states and indebted nations. Expect the unexpected and a narrative of volatility.<
http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2016/02/08/Wild-Descent-Oil/?utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=080216
Yes. I read this when it first came out. The term Peak Everything came out a few years ago...but there is something poignant to people in a consumer economy contemplating Peak Stuff. Peak Stuff is something that resonates.
I have a Tactical Harness and I have a Tool Belt. The Tool Belt is more Useful.
I caught this one in a little while ago as well, indeed a interesting read.. thanks for sharing it.. well worth the time and to have a think on.
http://livingmydreamlifeonthefarm.wordpress.com/
Interesting read
Rob