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Simon Payn's avatar

As always, a super-interesting, deeply researched piece. But I cannot help but sigh. What is never discussed in mainstream commentary is the underlying cause of all this: what makes us a headstone species rather than a keystone species, as you mention. There's the very seldom challenged creed of more when we could be happy with less. These quotes from the Tao Te Ching are important - and I think we should all read the entire thing and change the way we live accordingly.

"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."

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Christopher Meesto Erato's avatar

Nice Jason. 'Water is soft and supple and yet can wash away mountains' - Tao. I read a decent book in the early 2000s by a environmentalist (forgot names) who was so passionate and ready to literally take up arms to bring down dams - in particular was the Klamath - which was where he was from I believe. Anyway, I hope he is still alive to see this finally has happened - albeit 20 years later!

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