Why do we refuse to take action claiming our impact would be too small?
We don’t. Manifestly so. We (or those of us with enough skill to do so) engage others to leverage the impact, increasing it manifold. Examples are abound, most recently Greta Thunberg, but in general every time people organize for a cause. Of course, not everyone can do it, people are all different and it often takes a passionate leader, a champion of a specific cause, to get the ball rolling. But it happens all the time, just check the news.
Of course I was referring specifically about people who, in your words, cannot do it. :)
I worded it as “we” instead of “some people” in order to take my fair bit of personal responsibility: Even though I fully acknowledge the incredible importance of Climate Change, through my actions I am often part of this group of irresponsible people I refer to.
That being said, I found your answer really enlightening. Thank you. :)
We don’t. Manifestly so. We (or those of us with enough skill to do so) engage others to leverage the impact, increasing it manifold. Examples are abound, most recently Greta Thunberg, but in general every time people organize for a cause. Of course, not everyone can do it, people are all different and it often takes a passionate leader, a champion of a specific cause, to get the ball rolling. But it happens all the time, just check the news.
Of course I was referring specifically about people who, in your words, cannot do it. :)
I worded it as “we” instead of “some people” in order to take my fair bit of personal responsibility: Even though I fully acknowledge the incredible importance of Climate Change, through my actions I am often part of this group of irresponsible people I refer to.
That being said, I found your answer really enlightening. Thank you. :)