Interesting article. I believe it makes sense what they are saying in the big picture. Certainly, people would benefit from creating and joining local non-online communities.
What in their definition of community do you find problematic?
That’s very interesting, thanks!
Well, I wonder if you could cut yourself when stepping into fiberglass chunks?
But yeah, since the material is most likely inert, it will probably at most be used as a sort of artificial reef by wild life. For the foam, that’s probably also inert. But it likely swims on the surface, so has the same effect as plastic in the great Pacific garbage patch.
I read the article and didn’t find any hints at actual issues caused by this, only that the beach was closed.
Do the components that broke off pose any danger to the environment or humans?
A fun toy. But a normal exercise bike already converts the energy to heat. This heat then warms up the apartment.
Of course, with electricity, a heat pump for heating or cooling could be used, which is more efficient. But it’s not like the energy remains unused with a normal exercise bike, as long as it is cold outdoors.
They probably also need an irrigation system? Or need to be watered daily? They don’t look like they would hold a lot of water when the sun evaporates everything.
Yeah, I guess this is written from a more conservative standpoint.
I believe the principal ideas from the article apply to other people as well. Like progressive people could join a local sports club for example. Keeps them healthy and fit, and provides social contacts. Or then a book club, painting club, you name it.
And well, parents can create communities around their kindergarten or school classes, or maybe also some children’s sports club.