I think it would surely be possible to merge modern technology with the aspect of sustainable living, and thus create sustainable villages that function as closed circular systems.
A primary need for such a sustainable community is a renewing water system.
This can easily be done by settling near a river or by catching rainwater and filtering it.
Food supply is another important consideration. Whether it is farming, fishing, or livestock, it needs to be managed in a sustainable way. Throughout all of history people have always used farming and fishing in a sustainable way, except for the last century. With today's technology, sustainable farming can be done with a lot less effort then our ancestors. Energy is another concern. But again, renewable energy isn't really an issue because nowadays we can rely on solar panels, windmills, hydro power from dams and so on...
What I'm trying to say is that we are perfectly capable of living in a sustainable way and still have the comfort of our current lifestyle - even more; because we don't have to work and stress to get our income at the end of the month to pay our electricity, food, tax, leisure... bills.
A downside may be the transportation aspect. Traveling for long distances would become more difficult as we can't rely on cars or planes anymore. But then again, why do we need to travel? if you're an adventurer and want to see the world, you can still sail, bike or hike around.
A problem might be the fact that mass production of high-tech products will become extinct. For example; How can we keep the internet infrastructure up to date in this kind of society? if there are no more large corporations, these technologies will slowly fade away. And after 50 years or so, who is going to repair solar panels or were will people find a new wind turbine if the old one broke down. I think we'll still need to have some centers of technology to provide these needs.
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I think it would surely be possible to merge modern technology with the aspect of sustainable living, and thus create sustainable villages that function as closed circular systems.
A primary need for such a sustainable community is a renewing water system.
This can easily be done by settling near a river or by catching rainwater and filtering it.
Food supply is another important consideration. Whether it is farming, fishing, or livestock, it needs to be managed in a sustainable way. Throughout all of history people have always used farming and fishing in a sustainable way, except for the last century. With today's technology, sustainable farming can be done with a lot less effort then our ancestors. Energy is another concern. But again, renewable energy isn't really an issue because nowadays we can rely on solar panels, windmills, hydro power from dams and so on...
What I'm trying to say is that we are perfectly capable of living in a sustainable way and still have the comfort of our current lifestyle - even more; because we don't have to work and stress to get our income at the end of the month to pay our electricity, food, tax, leisure... bills.
A downside may be the transportation aspect. Traveling for long distances would become more difficult as we can't rely on cars or planes anymore. But then again, why do we need to travel? if you're an adventurer and want to see the world, you can still sail, bike or hike around.
A problem might be the fact that mass production of high-tech products will become extinct. For example; How can we keep the internet infrastructure up to date in this kind of society? if there are no more large corporations, these technologies will slowly fade away. And after 50 years or so, who is going to repair solar panels or were will people find a new wind turbine if the old one broke down. I think we'll still need to have some centers of technology to provide these needs.