Jason's Work: Fuck the Industrial Revolution

After reading and learning about Wendall Berry, it seems that he is a very insecure writer. He spent too much time trying to defend his writing that I think he overlooked the fact that to write and become popular when writing is to be controversial so that people respond to it. This is what made his writing popular and I think he needed to learn to enjoy that. Although, by rebutting everyones argument, he only proved to be more controversial so maybe he does know what he's doing. Below is a picture of us talking over all this, as well as some shots of students.

The main point he made that I agree with is his argument about typewriters and computers. I believe this is a metaphor for technology in general. For his beliefs of what should be required for new technology, here they are:

1. The new tool should be cheaper than the one it replaces.
2. It should be at least as small in scale as the one it replaces.
3. It should do work that is clearly and demonstrably better than the one it replaces.
4. It should use less energy than the one it replaces.
5. If possible, it should use some form of solar energy, such as that of the body.
6. It should be repairable by a person of ordinary intelligence, provided that he or she has the necessary tools.
7. It should be purchasable and repairable as near to home as possible.
8. It should come from a small, privately owned shop or store that will take it back for maintenance and repair.

9. It should not replace or disrupt anything good that already exists, and this includes family and community relationships.

While these rules seem to be a little bit overkill, I like it because it is a clear argument against the industrial revolution. I believe that while the industrial revolution has made our life easier, it has facilitated in the ultimate rape of our earth. I believe that all creatures should be treated equally and the earth above all else. The fact of the matter is that the industrial revolution only benefits humans and hurts every other organism as well as planet earth. I still believe that if the industrial revolution nor religion had ever happened, we probably could have been living like avatars a few hundred years in the future, living in harmony with nature.

Moving on...