Comments on: Why do I do it to myself?

By: Werbemittel

Werbemittel — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:24:19 +0000

Really interesting post! Will add this to my favourites! Thanks!

By: matthewtaylor

matthewtaylor — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:31:43 +0000

I should come down to lectures more often – you always give me a lift.

By: Susmita

Susmita — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:29:41 +0000

Apologies for the simplistic response but I think self-esteem is one of those things that just ebbs and flows, so you will get yours back soon I’m sure!

By: Sunny Hundal

Sunny Hundal — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:06:58 +0000

It was rather fast Matthew – I had trouble keeping up! I was funny though, and the deadpan expressions were spot on.

Anyway, you say:
Radically devolve power because it is simply easier to understand and manage trade-offs locally (partly because citizens can better see how changes in their own behaviour can improve the terms of the trade-off).

I’m not that convinced. They have this in California – and this is why the budget is messed up every year. People want more services and lower taxes and they’ll vote for someone locally who offers that… and then cannot deliver.

So my question is, how would you square this with California’s disastrous attempt at having state-wide referendums and constant political paralysis?

By: carl allen

carl allen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:11:43 +0000

In England, and probably a number of other countries, most children below the age of about thirteen, our future consumers, are already convinced on the importance of the environment.

Convinced enough, I think, and much more networked or experienced at networking, to make the great leap forward.