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I don't see the public ever accepting that saving the future might necessitate some changes to their lifestyles.
Couple of points
- This is what's so galling when people miscommunicate xr's message. As I understand it, fundamental to what they are calling for is governmental action because it shouldn't be down to individuals.
- It depends. I think when you give clear policies with simple explanations you'd be surprised. See plastic bags for eg. Whatever faux tabloid outrage or random Edge Lords referencing the carbon footprints of totes you may get, overwhelmingly people are fine with it. Likewise I bet money that if you mandated all companies to use the same coloured bottle caps tomorrow, the vast majority of the public would support it.
- I'm supportive of raising awareness through protest. But fundamentally blocking traffic for one day doesn't in and of itself save the future. I think that disconnected has an effect.
- This is what's so galling when people miscommunicate xr's message. As I understand it, fundamental to what they are calling for is governmental action because it shouldn't be down to individuals.
hugo7
This morning's Beeb article has a quote from a member of the public commenting on the protesters' actions:
"How can they be so selfish."
I don't see the public ever accepting that saving the future might necessitate some changes to their lifestyles.