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    Yeah it’s far from perfect, and during the environmental science lecture when we brought up this project we found tons of flaws, but I still think it’s a good ballpark estimate for most people.

    I am in no way defending capitalism, but I don’t think why things are produced so unsustainably is relevant to the extent of ecologocal impact, just that they are unsustainable. I also disagree that it’s “blaming” poor people as it never said that it’s the person’s own fault.

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        4 years ago

        True, but most people don’t have a choice, which is why I personally see the calculator as a reason for people to campaign against unchecked capitalism. It would be nice if they had a written condemnation of the current system.

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        They certainly could have made it more clear that the system in most of the world is rigged for unsustainability. I’m honestly thinking about contacting them with suggestions on how this can be made more clear.

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        I see it as more of a litmus test: it doesn’t tell you why a solution’s pH is that way, just that it is.