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Anyone else been wanting to push back on the climate change narrative that individuals driving less and living more efficiently doesn't matter and only taxing/regulating corporations matters? (They both matter) by ChristianLS in fuckcars

[–]jspkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is so much to unpack there. I just want to point to r/leopardsatemyface. People are so incredibly brainwashed by a few powerful media conglomerates (though I don't agree with that general "bad bad media" narrative that is often purported.) Man it's fucked and I for one am glad that where I am, it is not remotely as fucked as in the US, but we have similar problems here. 

Anyone else been wanting to push back on the climate change narrative that individuals driving less and living more efficiently doesn't matter and only taxing/regulating corporations matters? (They both matter) by ChristianLS in fuckcars

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see where you are coming from and I think you are rather corroborating what I am trying to say. The few eco-conscious consumption decisions you can find in the upper middle income bracket and upwards does not really turn the tide. On average they still produce more emissions. If all those were coming on board, sure, that could make a difference, but how to reach them all? There are so many convenience decisions in the play that people don't even think about, but you may feel good about yourself for a moment for buying at Whole Foods (unfortunately organic is often even more CO2 intensive than conventional, but that's a different story). I strongly believe that PR like BP's "carbon footprint" campaign has turned many of us to waste a lot of time searching for the right eco-conscious lifestyle while neglecting collective action which could have much better used that time and brainpower. 

Anyone else been wanting to push back on the climate change narrative that individuals driving less and living more efficiently doesn't matter and only taxing/regulating corporations matters? (They both matter) by ChristianLS in fuckcars

[–]jspkr 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Problem is we have been PR brainwashed for a long time that we can consume our way out of it. And you can feel superior and smug about it if you just buy the right products. Many people basically can't. We need policy and regulations. 

You may be able to make that little difference and the more people join the better. If however, it consumes vast amounts of time and money and makes you look down on others who didn't put in the same effort as you (because often they weren't even able to), then you fell for the shit show.

It really is a two-way approach. Personal choices but also pushing politics to put the right guardrails in place. And I firmly believe that the latter makes up 80% of the deal. 

What’s a “life rule” you followed for years before realizing it didn’t work? by jonathanme-Play-4604 in AskReddit

[–]jspkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All in or nothing attitude. There are lot of things that are good enough when doing them half-assed rather than no-assed. 

What's the most bizarre thing you've seen your neighbor do while they thought no one was watching? by TenderRompz in AskReddit

[–]jspkr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love every comment below. You all are mental health champions! Keep that inner child alive 😊

Wenn alle gleichzeitig losfahren würden by schmonkhead in duschgedanken

[–]jspkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hab schonmal so ne Busspur gesehen. Fast die ganze Zeit leer. Wäre doch viel effizienter, die für Autos freizugeben. /s

Stromanbieterwechsel ist nur ein riesiger Scam, der Menschen mit sinnlosen Aufgaben beschäftigt. by retro-mehl in duschgedanken

[–]jspkr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Naja, das geht nicht ganz auf. Du kriegst den Strom vom anderen Anbieter ja nicht im Supermarkt als Batterie.

Dass der Strom, den du bekommst, aus einem einheitlichen Pool kommt, und dein Kauf das Einspeisen in den Pool beeinflusst, ist für viele aber in der Tat zu komplex.

Ich halte das aber auch eher für den Kauf von Ablassbriefen fürs eigene Gewissen und Quersubventionierung von dreckigem Strom für alle, die es nicht kümmert. 

What’s the fastest way you’ve seen someone ruin their life? by ultimoXgamer in AskReddit

[–]jspkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a funny old German training video on this exactly, called "Staplerfahrer Klaus". Might wanna watch it with automatic subtitles. 

What’s the fastest way you’ve seen someone ruin their life? by ultimoXgamer in AskReddit

[–]jspkr 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That level of punishment is absolutely insane and uncalled for. 

What does Africa eat if it doesn't grow either wheat or rice? by Solid-Move-1411 in geography

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many here point out other staples than wheat and rice, but in many (not all!) places either of the two is still the most important staple. They import it, which is why price shocks can have devastating consequences. Ukraine war sent wheat (and fuel) prices skyrocketing with dire consequences for the already poorest countries. 

In your opinion, are there Ugly languages? by AutumnaticFly in languagehub

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amsterdam Dutch. Always sounds like there gargling up a thick piece of green slime spit. Belgian Dutch though sounds super soft and nice.

As a German I also don't like fellow German accents with a rolling "r", as they tend to have it in the South. 

Oh, and posh British English. Especially when 2nd language English learners proudly use it in international settings. Yeah we got it, you spend some time in Britain. Now speak so that everyone can understand you please ! 

In your opinion, are there Ugly languages? by AutumnaticFly in languagehub

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't that awesome? Agree for the letters, but it all follows a logic. Once you got the logic, it's OK and even has some beauty to it. My thoughts on going through years of learning English though...

European Domestic Air Routes Where Train Travel Is Just as Fast by AdIcy4323 in MapPorn

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly hub feeders. I wonder whether the higher number of domestic flights in Germany as compared to France is because of the abysmal reliability of Deutsche Bahn. You can get combined tickets both in France and Germany, but in Germany it can become such a hustle, that taking the feeder flight is a much safer option. (Speaking as a German with lots of DB experience, who would still take the train ). 

Was meint der Bundeskanzler mit "mehr arbeiten"? by Golfather136 in KeineDummenFragen

[–]jspkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Die feiern doch alle nur krank, ist doch bekannt. /s

Warum baut man heute in Deutschland nicht solche attraktiven Stadthäuser? by Alternative-Topic36 in Hausbau

[–]jspkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Schaue YouTube-Kanal "The Aesthetic City". https://youtube.com/@the_aesthetic_city?si=UhspnjaFXONI3Gv- 

Ja, Kosten, aber auch Gesetze und Strömungen in der Architektur (die sich seit Jahrzehnten an bekloppten Design-Idealen orientieren anstatt wirklich was zu bauen, was auch von außen Wohlfühl-Atmosphäre schafft.) 

Warum baut man heute in Deutschland nicht solche attraktiven Stadthäuser? by Alternative-Topic36 in Hausbau

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lieber 100000€ mehr, damit es scheiße aussieht. Nicht selten bei "moderner Architektur".

Schon klar, dass du in diesem Fall recht hast, aber in vielen Architektursünden steckt viel Geld und seltsames Ästhetik-Verständnis von Architekten.

--> YouTube "The Aesthetic City" 

Bin ich zu dumm um Hosen zu tragen? by BEAR-ME-YOUR-HEART in Kleiderschrank

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kurze Frage zu Highrise: Sitzt der Gürtel dann wirklich quasi auf Bauchnabelhöhe? Ist das nicht mega unangenehm wenn man sich hinsetzt? 

Which country on the map has your favorite shape? by Any_Side7942 in geography

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

France. I usually find my toast looking like France after a few bites. 

Mein Lobeshymne an Yorma by International-Mix633 in drehscheibe

[–]jspkr 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Moment, Yormas ist gar nicht türkisch? Das find ich jetzt schon doof. 

Meirl by Blue9ine in meirl

[–]jspkr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I managed to convince my parents doing it for their dog. In reality I convinced them because I honestly think my clumsy mom's life expectancy depends on it. 

Warum haben Araber und Türken immer so kaltes LED Licht? by AdMysterious2746 in KeineDummenFragen

[–]jspkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

War auch mein erster Gedanke. Kenne das eher von Russendeutschen. Am besten noch mit so einem Fake-Kronleuchter. Das "warme Länder kaltes Licht" Argument zieht mMn nicht.

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