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"The young are always angry. They are angrier if they have no work or purpose in their lives. They are also angry if they work but have no hope of affording a home to own. They are also angry if they see those in power destroying their futures. There are also angry if they are being lectured to by older people who's property values rose through no work of their own and free health care and high pension benefits which are not sustainable for those who follow." Well said 
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"and unfortunatley what happens with the younger generation is they get older and join in.i wonder how many of these youngsters will give up there fones and tablets and nit have a summer holliday abroad walk to school instead of being dropped of at the gates.and this is gona piss some ppl off but here goes this planet can only sustain a certain number of us and its getting closer and closer to crossing the tipping point. is not a popular idea but i can see what they done in china years ago becoming common place.you have one child the state helps you out you have more than one the state stops helping.not popular but is the way we are heading" There has been a tug of war between society and the corporate world now for just over 2 centuries. Things tend to get so bad socially that people wake up and fight for some progress - then those who grow up or come of age in that better period, are, or become complacent and take their circumstance for granted - many believing there lifestyle is due to their incredible talents... which then allows the corporate world to pull the rope back in their favour for some time - eventually after enough social suffering it leads to a tipping point where society once more fights back for something better. The last generation were the generation that had it easy. This new generation is the generation that will fight for something better. | |||
"and unfortunatley what happens with the younger generation is they get older and join in.i wonder how many of these youngsters will give up there fones and tablets and nit have a summer holliday abroad walk to school instead of being dropped of at the gates.and this is gona piss some ppl off but here goes this planet can only sustain a certain number of us and its getting closer and closer to crossing the tipping point. is not a popular idea but i can see what they done in china years ago becoming common place.you have one child the state helps you out you have more than one the state stops helping.not popular but is the way we are heading There has been a tug of war between society and the corporate world now for just over 2 centuries. Things tend to get so bad socially that people wake up and fight for some progress - then those who grow up or come of age in that better period, are, or become complacent and take their circumstance for granted - many believing there lifestyle is due to their incredible talents... which then allows the corporate world to pull the rope back in their favour for some time - eventually after enough social suffering it leads to a tipping point where society once more fights back for something better. The last generation were the generation that had it easy. This new generation is the generation that will fight for something better. if you say so personaly i reackon this generation will get to there late 20s early 30s and the majority will forget all about thereidealistic dreams and jump on board the merry go round like most of the people before them who had good intentions wen they were younger.unless peeps stop accumalting crap they dont need and dumping tons of carbon into the atmosphere because the must go somewhere hot for there holidays and buying cheap tat from china that needs transporting across the globe we are fucked.personaly i think we will wipe ourselves out before mother nature does.at least then the planet mite be able to heal itself.considering human beings are top of the foodchain we are fucking idiots im guessing we are only at the top through luck certainly aint inteligence " | |||
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"I didnt go fly until I was 24 and not again until I was 33, I didnt buy a new phone every few months of huge tellys but I did WALK or CYCLE to school everyday and wherever I wanted to go to,or I used public transport, I didnt have central heating on at 20 odd degrees so I could walk around in shorts. Remind me again who is using up resources, " did i say you were? me neither ive not flown anywhere in at least ten years i use public transport or cycle wenever i can am my fone bout five years old.all im pointing out is the same generation that want to change the world are the same generation who like cheap fashion the latest i phone mummy and daddy to be taxi service.until we stop being a throwaway society we are fucked.dnt get me wrong i dont want us all to die but as a species i do sometimes wonder if planet earth would be better of without us.anyone wana give up there bmw s or range rovers how bout we stop sucking oil and gas out the ground? to many ppl on the planet now and not enough resourses.give it hundred years it wont be oil we fight about it will be water and food | |||
"I didnt go fly until I was 24 and not again until I was 33, I didnt buy a new phone every few months of huge tellys but I did WALK or CYCLE to school everyday and wherever I wanted to go to,or I used public transport, I didnt have central heating on at 20 odd degrees so I could walk around in shorts. Remind me again who is using up resources, did i say you were? me neither ive not flown anywhere in at least ten years i use public transport or cycle wenever i can am my fone bout five years old.all im pointing out is the same generation that want to change the world are the same generation who like cheap fashion the latest i phone mummy and daddy to be taxi service.until we stop being a throwaway society we are fucked.dnt get me wrong i dont want us all to die but as a species i do sometimes wonder if planet earth would be better of without us.anyone wana give up there bmw s or range rovers how bout we stop sucking oil and gas out the ground? to many ppl on the planet now and not enough resourses.give it hundred years it wont be oil we fight about it will be water and food " Sorry wasnt having a go at you, yes the major issue is there are far too many of us | |||
"I didnt go fly until I was 24 and not again until I was 33, I didnt buy a new phone every few months of huge tellys but I did WALK or CYCLE to school everyday and wherever I wanted to go to,or I used public transport, I didnt have central heating on at 20 odd degrees so I could walk around in shorts. Remind me again who is using up resources, did i say you were? me neither ive not flown anywhere in at least ten years i use public transport or cycle wenever i can am my fone bout five years old.all im pointing out is the same generation that want to change the world are the same generation who like cheap fashion the latest i phone mummy and daddy to be taxi service.until we stop being a throwaway society we are fucked.dnt get me wrong i dont want us all to die but as a species i do sometimes wonder if planet earth would be better of without us.anyone wana give up there bmw s or range rovers how bout we stop sucking oil and gas out the ground? to many ppl on the planet now and not enough resourses.give it hundred years it wont be oil we fight about it will be water and food Sorry wasnt having a go at you, yes the major issue is there are far too many of us " I think that it's too many of us, to be sustainable if we continue the current model, with the finite resources that the world has. All whilst being indifferent to the harm we may be causing to the planet and the other species that we share it with. When we shop, each product doesn't inform us of what the incremental cost to the well-being of the world is, nor the increased risks that its purchase imposes on us collectively. We consume, some sparingly such as yourselves, others less so - but from within a system that is designed to perpetuate this consumption, come what may and at whatever cost to the rest of the world. There's minimal global restraint and by and large, it's the whims of the huge corporations/investors that are driving the status quo to continue. With such a tiny window of opportunity to restrain global warming, it would be so wrong if leaders and the rest of us did not do enough to grasp the opportunities that we have to prevent some of the excessive damage that we are inflicting. It's short term pain for us but in order to deliver longer term wellbeing and a healthier planet, this seems to be the only way that we can meet the objectives of sustaining greater numbers of species within a world that is more hospitable and healthy, including for billions of humans. | |||
"I didnt go fly until I was 24 and not again until I was 33, I didnt buy a new phone every few months of huge tellys but I did WALK or CYCLE to school everyday and wherever I wanted to go to,or I used public transport, I didnt have central heating on at 20 odd degrees so I could walk around in shorts. Remind me again who is using up resources, did i say you were? me neither ive not flown anywhere in at least ten years i use public transport or cycle wenever i can am my fone bout five years old.all im pointing out is the same generation that want to change the world are the same generation who like cheap fashion the latest i phone mummy and daddy to be taxi service.until we stop being a throwaway society we are fucked.dnt get me wrong i dont want us all to die but as a species i do sometimes wonder if planet earth would be better of without us.anyone wana give up there bmw s or range rovers how bout we stop sucking oil and gas out the ground? to many ppl on the planet now and not enough resourses.give it hundred years it wont be oil we fight about it will be water and food Sorry wasnt having a go at you, yes the major issue is there are far too many of us I think that it's too many of us, to be sustainable if we continue the current model, with the finite resources that the world has. All whilst being indifferent to the harm we may be causing to the planet and the other species that we share it with. When we shop, each product doesn't inform us of what the incremental cost to the well-being of the world is, nor the increased risks that its purchase imposes on us collectively. We consume, some sparingly such as yourselves, others less so - but from within a system that is designed to perpetuate this consumption, come what may and at whatever cost to the rest of the world. There's minimal global restraint and by and large, it's the whims of the huge corporations/investors that are driving the status quo to continue. With such a tiny window of opportunity to restrain global warming, it would be so wrong if leaders and the rest of us did not do enough to grasp the opportunities that we have to prevent some of the excessive damage that we are inflicting. It's short term pain for us but in order to deliver longer term wellbeing and a healthier planet, this seems to be the only way that we can meet the objectives of sustaining greater numbers of species within a world that is more hospitable and healthy, including for billions of humans." “but from within a system that is designed to perpetuate this consumption, come what may and at whatever cost to the rest of the world. There's minimal global restraint and by and large, it's the whims of the huge corporations/investors that are driving the status quo to continue.” Agreed. The young do at least ‘seem’ to be followers of the next fad or gadget. I know many young (ish) people who update their phones constantly and must have the newest devices. But the real pushing of that comes from the corporations. They’re often not even creating things out of demand. They produce junk and needless crap and by changing our culture, sell the illusion that you ‘need’ this thing. Xfactor, big brother, I’m a celebrity - it’s all plastic shite with no purpose. No substance. Characterless morons whoring themselves for their 15 minutes. But it creates a culture of shallow people who value looks and possessions over things which traditionally have been held dear. Like knowledge or a hard learnt skill - or simply spending time talking with your family and friends. I’m generalising here - not everybody falls into this trap. But too many people do. And it’s at all our expense. While people are happy to spend their money on gimmicks and gadgets and sit absorbed with their toys - they are not spending their time paying attention or educating themselves to what is happening around them, and so the other activities of corporations are not interfered with. There is still not yet ‘too many’ people on this planet. There’s a lot of us, but it’s not reached the ceiling yet or anywhere near a limit or even a problematic number. The real problem is the way which we are conducting ourselves, you’re right. We produce way more food than the entire human population requires for example - so there is no food shortage. It’s a issue of unfair distribution. In the West rubbish bins overflow. We waste so much while in other places of the world, they sift through rubbish to find a meagre meal. Energy - we burn finite sources which have found its way onto the planet through plants by way of photosynthesis. The energy in fossil fuels originating from the Sun cast down millions of years ago. But we live in an age where we don’t have any need to drill deep into the Earth for prehistoric energies. We could be doing just as the plants do and taking it as we require in the moment. Every day masses of energy shines on our planet - enough to power everything we do and more. Yet we take such a little proportion of that energy. Corporations - who are really just greedy old men who have very little time left and who don’t give a toss about anything or anyone, and are holding us back because they have psychological problems that make them addicted to money. They can’t accept losing a single solitary dollar, so whilst they can afford to invest in new infrastructure, they are reluctant to when the old stuff still makes them a fortune. It’s a tragic situation to be. If it want money these old men were addicted to - if it was crack or heroin, they’d be sent off to rehab and hopefully get clean. But because it happens to be money, their problem goes unchecked. Their addiction in this particular case protects them from ever having to change, because in this world money is power. They control our media which in turn controls the electorate’s opinion - or often the majority of it. So their interests are secured and if you wish to be elected then you better be a friend to the status quo. You better offer them their ‘stability’... I’m afraid that it may take something terrible to happen to wake people from this dream. | |||
"I didnt go fly until I was 24 and not again until I was 33, I didnt buy a new phone every few months of huge tellys but I did WALK or CYCLE to school everyday and wherever I wanted to go to,or I used public transport, I didnt have central heating on at 20 odd degrees so I could walk around in shorts. Remind me again who is using up resources, " Don't begrudge the kids, you were young once, your sounding like a grumpy old man! Progress moves on, the damage was well done in the "industrial revolution " period and all the "dirty" old industrial processes! 21st century hopefully will produce a clean green solution! | |||
"So who thinks the younger generations are snowflakes? Apathetic? Entitled? "We, the young, have started to move. We are going to change the fate of humanity, whether you like it or not. United we will rise until we see climate justice. We demand the world’s decision-makers take responsibility and solve this crisis. You have failed us in the past. If you continue failing us in the future, we, the young people, will make change happen by ourselves. The youth of this world has started to move and we will not rest again." " Thing is your not young are you, but from your post i presume you are both vegan , have no children, have solar panels , no car or an electric car, have the same phone you had five years ago, only holiday inengland etc | |||
"So who thinks the younger generations are snowflakes? Apathetic? Entitled? "We, the young, have started to move. We are going to change the fate of humanity, whether you like it or not. United we will rise until we see climate justice. We demand the world’s decision-makers take responsibility and solve this crisis. You have failed us in the past. If you continue failing us in the future, we, the young people, will make change happen by ourselves. The youth of this world has started to move and we will not rest again." " happened in the 50,s with the teds 60,s 70s 80s 90s all wanted to change the world ,tree huggers and ban the bomb ,heard it all before. | |||
"So who thinks the younger generations are snowflakes? Apathetic? Entitled? "We, the young, have started to move. We are going to change the fate of humanity, whether you like it or not. United we will rise until we see climate justice. We demand the world’s decision-makers take responsibility and solve this crisis. You have failed us in the past. If you continue failing us in the future, we, the young people, will make change happen by ourselves. The youth of this world has started to move and we will not rest again." happened in the 50,s with the teds 60,s 70s 80s 90s all wanted to change the world ,tree huggers and ban the bomb ,heard it all before." Just like brexit it's never going to change anything or happen in any sense of the word. I agree | |||
"So who thinks the younger generations are snowflakes? Apathetic? Entitled? "We, the young, have started to move. We are going to change the fate of humanity, whether you like it or not. United we will rise until we see climate justice. We demand the world’s decision-makers take responsibility and solve this crisis. You have failed us in the past. If you continue failing us in the future, we, the young people, will make change happen by ourselves. The youth of this world has started to move and we will not rest again." happened in the 50,s with the teds 60,s 70s 80s 90s all wanted to change the world ,tree huggers and ban the bomb ,heard it all before." So should they give up all hope and vote Tory instead? | |||
"So who thinks the younger generations are snowflakes? Apathetic? Entitled? "We, the young, have started to move. We are going to change the fate of humanity, whether you like it or not. United we will rise until we see climate justice. We demand the world’s decision-makers take responsibility and solve this crisis. You have failed us in the past. If you continue failing us in the future, we, the young people, will make change happen by ourselves. The youth of this world has started to move and we will not rest again." happened in the 50,s with the teds 60,s 70s 80s 90s all wanted to change the world ,tree huggers and ban the bomb ,heard it all before. So should they give up all hope and vote Tory instead? " No mate its a free country vote for who you like protest about what you like too, all im pointing out is that every generation thinks they are the ones who are going to sort all the problems and they dont. | |||
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"So cynical. Not all change that happens is negative. I know it feels that way with Brexit looming and Trump dominating the US with his maximum destroy the planet policies. But positive change does happen and getting kids more engaged in things like action against climate change can only be a good thing. " Sure totally agree with you and things always get changed but i was responding to the op who seemed to think hes generation are the ones to get things done.I was just pointing out that every generation since the war have thought the same. | |||
"So cynical. Not all change that happens is negative. I know it feels that way with Brexit looming and Trump dominating the US with his maximum destroy the planet policies. But positive change does happen and getting kids more engaged in things like action against climate change can only be a good thing. Sure totally agree with you and things always get changed but i was responding to the op who seemed to think hes generation are the ones to get things done.I was just pointing out that every generation since the war have thought the same." Firstly, they're not my generation. I'm older. Secondly, there's plenty of research out there, should you choose to look, that young people today are more engaged than their predecessors. Finally, my overall point is more about the false narrative that young people are entitled snowflakes. | |||
"So who thinks the younger generations are snowflakes? Apathetic? Entitled? "We, the young, have started to move. We are going to change the fate of humanity, whether you like it or not. United we will rise until we see climate justice. We demand the world’s decision-makers take responsibility and solve this crisis. You have failed us in the past. If you continue failing us in the future, we, the young people, will make change happen by ourselves. The youth of this world has started to move and we will not rest again." Thing is your not young are you, but from your post i presume you are both vegan , have no children, have solar panels , no car or an electric car, have the same phone you had five years ago, only holiday inengland etc" 95% wrong. I presume from your post you're an idiot | |||
