rshizzle wrote: I just feel that the trend in the coming decades (2020ish on) will be one of localization vs globalization. A part of that will be an increase in trade skills which aren't envogue right now.
working for a living is a good thing in itself
and not depending too much on others make for a better , more real person usually
Ibon wrote:I agree that localization is the trend for many businesses and services due to resource constraints. On the other hand the only way we will prevent very ugly resource wars is for all nations to have a vested interest in cooperation. And that will only be possible if they remain codependent through the global economy.
So a resilient global economy together with relocalization is going to be key to maintaining stability.
Loki wrote:I'm not sure how the latter is possible. Globalization has been the enemy of the local for decades.
I hope relocalization will be the prevailing trend in the decades to come as the global economy spirals downward and energy constraints become exacerbated. I've done what I can to encourage relocalization in my area. But for all I know globalization will continue its remorseless march.
Cog wrote:If you are a solid Libertarian Redrobin, in a philosophical sense, then you should have no problem fitting in here at all.
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