14 Apr
2013
14 Apr
'13
10:46 p.m.
On 14/04/13 11:24 PM, Cory Smelosky wrote:
On 14 Apr 2013, at 22:54, "Toby Thain"<toby at telegraphics.com.au>
wrote:
...
That's how I know it's true. But only a tiny part is meaningfully
reused, recycled, or repaired.
--T
The dominant culture thinks nothing of discarding
working, useful things. When it comes to electronics, it is fairly certain we junk far
more stuff in perfect working order, than faulty stuff.
That leaves us more to dumpster-dive for. ;)
Our only consolation is that one day, we will have to stop doing this. It's a very
finite rope. And boy, will we feel dumb then.
--Toby
or do without." I just recently (three days
ago) explained to someone
that taking a computer I was offering was actually doing me a favour,
because it lets me get rid of a machine without tripping my "aak!
throwing away working hardware!" issues.
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