a. my attention span loves essays
b. out of all the selected readings, chapman's designers, visionaries, and other stories goes beyond the standard "evole with the world" mantra. chapter one disproves the idea that in order to prevent harm we must stop consuming - the self-loathing that inevitably follows is completely contrary to progress. instead, rerouting our old habits is key. designers can help in this rerouting process if their work allows for measured improvements - promoting models of long-term sustainability.
also, the preaching-to-the-choir method is totally ineffective. if the point of sustainable design is to reduce mankind's impact, successful designers must go where the biggest impacts lie (not with like-minded people, that's for sure).
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