I think what most scientists aren’t willing to admit is that science and technology alone are not really the answer. Science and technology is actually what got us here in the first place (or the inappropriate use of technology anyway). I personally think the ‘solution’ lies in simply doing less, not more. Because for each new invention, there is always some unintended consequence. And more energy is always required.
We *already* have a ‘machine’ that can take carbon dioxide out of the air, assemble itself, grow by itself, regenerate itself, replicate itself. It gives us oxygen. It’s nice to look at. It’s even solar powered. It’s a tree. I think the best thing that we can do is plant more trees, not chop them down. If people are too lazy to plant a seed now and then, then there is basically no hope for us. Because it’ll be way harder to make a synthetic forest. Way harder.
I think that there have only really been a dozen truly remarkable (and harmless) inventions. The first one is no doubt the sail boat. The next one is the humble bicycle. Another one is the solar panel. And that’s about it really. That’s all I can think of.
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