I ABSOLUTELY AGREE! Many who have studied the impact of what might be best termed NeoCorporatist Omniscience understand the impact of the raping of the planet. We've promulgated the myth of materialism globally on quest to pimp what remains the natural resources of the planet and its potable water supplies to the highest, (actually very low) price while distroying environment in favor of personal agenda. Some, have engaged themselves in minimalist living despite wealth and chosen to vie in favor of having least impact on the planet and its atmosphere. They recognize biodiversity essential the survival blessings bestowed. Always give 2/3 > you take from mother earth This has nothing to do with $ but rather with morality and ethics. That is unless you're, "that" person. LOLs, ura-soul rules!
RE: a system engineer’s perspective: what system is better than capitalist democracy?