Oct 4, 2022
Is it Energy Equity or Communism?
In our reading for October 5th, Illich makes a claim that, at least for me, stuck: “only a ceiling on energy use can lead to social relations that are characterized by high levels of equity.” Before I begin, I should mention some background information on Ivan Illich. Based on his Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Illich#Honours,_decorations,_awards_and_distinctions), he was…