Why do people think holiday culture is cool?

Firstly, the impact of the flights isn’t slim. It’s a lot to deal with. Reports suggest that we have 120 years before the planet becomes inhabitable and yet a return flight to New York and back from London is worth 3 days. Doesn’t that seem irresponsible?

Secondly, I don’t get this thing where people go and sit in the sun? How are we as a society so entitled that we believe we’re allowed to shorten life on the planet to go and sit in the sun?

Don’t get me wrong, I support people that go on holiday for inspiration or to learn and then come back and offer the world something that would make it a better place, but to get a suntan? Why can’t they get a boat? Or a blimp? Or even invent a new method of travel? Make star gates a reality? Okay, that’s a bit far, but you get what I mean. Flying is too expensive for Planet Earth to afford, so why do we insist upon it for recreation?

  • sabreW4K3@lemmy.tfOPM
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    1 year ago

    Just for the record? You can upvote but effort and disagree or even ignore the post. Don’t be an ungrateful rude bar-staff 😮‍💨

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      1 year ago

      Problem is not the idea, but that it sounds like you just don’t like people. I can recognize it since I had that problem, but therapy helped me to love myself and than to start accept others.

      There are many ways to help with ecology, but this is not one.

      • sabreW4K3@lemmy.tfOPM
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        1 year ago

        I dislike people because I spoke out against the weaponising of downvotes? What kinda nonsense is that. It’s a shame your therapist can’t help you out be so foolish. Have a good day.