In a recent post, we delved into the concept of an ecological civilization, which envisions a new era of humanity, one that prioritizes human and ecological flourishing alike. Perhaps it shouldn’t have surprised us, but what most captivated readers were the images. They offered enchanting, evocative glimpses of what life could feel like free from pollution and the looming specter of ecological catastrophe. This type of imagery can quench a thirst in us we didn't know we harbored. Creating that feeling is the operating strategy behind
there's a kind of aesthetic convergence to the solarpunk movement that I am curious about. Do the rammed earth walls need to be pretty? How is untidiness part of the purpose of the movement? Does being Instagram friendly make practical acts of solarpunk in the present more compelling? And if that's what it takes to build solarpunk now, what will it be in the future? Would love to read some reflections on this if you have them!
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there's a kind of aesthetic convergence to the solarpunk movement that I am curious about. Do the rammed earth walls need to be pretty? How is untidiness part of the purpose of the movement? Does being Instagram friendly make practical acts of solarpunk in the present more compelling? And if that's what it takes to build solarpunk now, what will it be in the future? Would love to read some reflections on this if you have them!